Definition
预先 (yùxiān) is a formal adverb meaning 'in advance, beforehand,' used in planning or preparation contexts. It is more formal than 先 (xiān 'first') and more general than 提前 (tíqián), which specifically means to move a deadline earlier. 事先 (shìxiān) is a near-synonym but often implies 'before an event happens' rather than 'before a time.'
adverb
beforehandin advance
Easily confused
- 遇险yù xiǎnsound-aliketo encounter danger, to get into difficulties
Examples
- 预先，。Rúguǒ nǐ yù xiān zhīdào, jiù yīnggāi gàosu wǒmen.If you know in advance, you should tell us.
- 预先。Tāmen yù xiān bǎ piào mǎi hǎo le.They bought the tickets in advance.
- 预先。Zhè jiàn shì xūyào yù xiān ānpái.This matter needs to be arranged in advance.
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