xiān​tóu

previously

Senses

先头/ 先頭 xiān​tóu (also xiān​tou) previously

In the past; formerly; before. Used to refer to a time earlier than the present or earlier than a specific moment mentioned.

先头/ 先頭 xiān​tóu (also xiān​tou) ahead

At the front or in advance of others; specifically used for the vanguard or leading section of a group such as a military unit.

References

antonym 后尾/後尾 先头/先頭