How to pronounce qian mian (前面) in Chinese
Qian mian (often typed qianmian) is written 前面, pinyin qián miàn. Hear 前面 (qián miàn) spoken, see what it means, then record yourself for instant AI feedback on your pronunciation.
前面
qián miàn
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Characters & meanings
front; before
face; side; noodles
Common mistake
Rising + falling (2-4): pitch climbs on qián (aspirated q) then drops on miàn — the mirror rhythm of hòumian, whose second syllable is neutral instead.
Example sentence
学校在前面。
Xuéxiào zài qiánmiàn.
The school is up ahead.
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前面qián miàn
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