前哨 qiánshào outpost Origin Definitions Defs Strokes Stroke Words Sentences Sents 前 qián locativenoun front (bound form) front; forward; ahead; facing direction. Use 前边 qiánbian or 前面 qiánmiàn for the standalone noun.哨 shào noun sentry (bound form) a post or position used for patrol, lookout, or guard duty; a soldier performing such duties