Definition
前言 has two distinct noun uses: (1) the preface or foreword at the beginning of a book or publication, which sets context and acknowledges contributors; (2) earlier remarks or previous statements in a spoken or written discussion, often used in phrases like '接续前言' (continuing from earlier remarks).
n.
prefaceforewordintroduction (of a book)earlier remarksprevious statements
Examples
- 前言。Zhè běn xiǎoshuō de qián yán jièshào le zuòzhě xiě shū de bèijǐng.The preface of this novel introduces the background of the author's writing.
- 前言，。Kāihuì shí tā xiān shuō le jǐ jù qián yán, ránhòu cái jìnrù zhǔtí.During the meeting, he first made a few opening remarks before getting to the main topic.
- 前言，。Zhè běn shū de qián yán xiě de fēicháng jiǎnmíng, dúzhě hěn róngyì lǐjiě.The foreword of this book is written very concisely, making it easy for readers to understand.
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