chāo​qián HSK7

to be ahead of one's time

chāo​qián to be ahead of one's time

  1. to exceed
    To surpass, overtake, or go beyond a certain limit, person, or thing; to exceed a set standard or amount.
  2. to move forward
    (bound form) to advance; to proceed; to move forward.

chāo​qián to surpass predecessors

  1. to exceed
    To surpass, overtake, or go beyond a certain limit, person, or thing; to exceed a set standard or amount.
  2. qián adjective
    former
    (bound form) previous; ex-; former. Used for people or positions held previously.