xiàng qián
ไปข้างหน้า; ต่อไปข้างหน้า; ข้างหน้า
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我们应该向前看，而不是向后看。
Wǒmen yīnggāi xiàng qián kàn, ér bùshì xiàng hòu kàn.
We should look forward, not backward.
他向前走了几步，然后停了下来。
Tā xiàng qián zǒule jǐ bù, ránhòu tíngle xiàlái.
He walked forward a few steps, then stopped.
她在向前奔跑，追逐着她的梦想。
Tā zài xiàng qián bēnpǎo, zhuīzhúzhe tā de mèngxiǎng.
She is running forward, chasing her dream.
后退 (hòutuì)
retreat
倒退 (dǎotuì)
regress
The Chinese word 向前 (xiàngqián) is composed of two characters: 向 (xiàng) and 前 (qián). 向 means "toward" or "in the direction of," while 前 means "front" or "forward." Together, 向前 literally means "toward the front" or "forward."The word 向前 has been used in Chinese for centuries. It is found in many classical texts, including the Analects of Confucius and the Book of Changes. In modern Chinese, 向前 is still commonly used, both in spoken and written language. It can be used in a variety of contexts, including:* To give directions: 向前走 (xiàngqián zǒu) means "go forward."* To describe movement: 他向前跑 (tā xiàngqián pǎo) means "he ran forward."* To express a desire or goal: 我想向前 (wǒ xiǎng xiàngqián) means "I want to move forward."The word 向前 is a versatile and important part of the Chinese language. It is a good word to learn for HSK learners, as it can be used in a variety of situations.
