此前

• 拼音: cǐ qián
• 汉字拆解: 此 = 止 (stop) + 匕 (spoon), this; 前 = 止 (foot) + 刂 (knife) + 月 (moon), before

含义

Previously; before this; prior to this. Refers to a time before the current point.

A formal expression indicating a time period before the present or before a referenced event. Commonly used in news articles, historical accounts, and formal writing to provide background or contrast with current events. In casual speech, 之前 or 以前 is preferred.

例句

1. 此前从未有人完成过这样的挑战。
2. 此前的报道存在一些不准确的地方。
3. 他此前在一家外企工作了十年。

用法指南

语境: news, academic, historical

语气: neutral

正确说法

• 此前我们已经讨论过这个问题。(We have discussed this issue previously.)
• 此前的版本存在漏洞。(The previous version had vulnerabilities.)

错误说法

• 口语中'之前'或'以前'更常用，'此前'偏书面 (In speech, 之前 or 以前 is more common — 此前 is more written)

起源与历史

Combines 此 (this) with 前 (before), meaning 'before this point.'

文化背景

世代: All ages

社会背景: Universal