How to Say ‘Ahead’ in Traditional Chinese
前面
qián miàn
[chyen myen]
💬 Usage Tip: [前面] often means "ahead/in front" in spoken directions, not only "the front side" of an object. You'll hear it in phrases like [前面左轉] "turn left up ahead."
Phrase Breakdown
前面
qián miàn
[chyen myen]
front; ahead
Refers to the front side of something or a place ahead of you.
公車站就在前面。
The bus stop is just ahead.
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