以前

yǐqián

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adverb

Definitions:

(1) Before; formerly; previous

Example sentences:
1. 我以前住在那里 Wǒ yǐ qián zhù zài nà lǐ I used to live there
2. 他以前在北京工作 Tā yǐ qián zài Běijīng gōngzuò He used to work in Beijing
3. 我以前从来没有吃过这种食物 Wǒ yǐ qián cóng lái méi yǒu chī guò zhè zhǒng shíwù I have never eaten this type of food before
HSK Level:

3