Definition
前往 (qián wǎng) is a formal verb meaning 'to go to / proceed to' a destination, often used in official or written language. It is more formal than the everyday 去 (qù) and focuses on the journey rather than arrival (到 dào). Another formal synonym is 赴 (fù), but 赴 is specifically for attending events (e.g. a meeting), while 前往 is for any destination.
verb
to proceed toto go to (a destination, formal)
Examples
- 前往。Tāmen míngtiān qián wǎng Běijīng kāihuì.They will proceed to Beijing for a meeting tomorrow.
- 前往。Qǐng nín qián wǎng bàngōngshì zhǎo Wáng jīnglǐ.Please go to the office to see Manager Wang.
- 前往。Wǒmen qián wǎng jīchǎng jiē péngyou.We are going to the airport to pick up a friend.
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