前言
qián​yán

preface

  • created sense approved 前言 · qián​yán · preface — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    前言

    qián​yán

    preface

    The text at the beginning of a book or article used to explain the purpose, process, or source material; foreword; introduction; preamble

    前 (literal) → 前 · qián · first 言 (literal) → 言 · yán · speech

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  • created sense approved 前言 · qián​yán · earlier remarks — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    前言

    qián​yán

    earlier remarks

    Words spoken previously or statements made earlier

    前 (literal) → 前 · qián · before 言 (literal) → 言 · yán · speech

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  • created sense approved 前言 · qián​yán · teachings of the ancients — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    前言

    qián​yán

    teachings of the ancients

    (literary) The sayings or doctrines of ancient philosophers and sages

    前 (literal) → 前 · qián · historical 言 (literal) → 言 · yán · theory

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