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HSK 5
从前

HSK 5time word

从前

Traditional: 從前

cóng qián

从前 (cóng qián) means “previously; formerly; once upon a time”. It is an HSK 5 Chinese word (traditional 從前) in the HSK 3.0 vocabulary.

How to write 从前

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Example

从前这里是一片森林，现在变成城市了。

Cóngqián zhèlǐ shì yī piàn sēnlín, xiànzài biànchéng chéngshì le.

In the past, this was a forest, now it has become a city.

More HSK 5 vocabulary

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Frequently asked questions

What does 从前 mean?: 从前 (cóng qián) means “previously; formerly; once upon a time”. It is an HSK 5 word.
How is 从前 pronounced?: 从前 is pronounced “cóng qián” in pinyin.
What HSK level is 从前?: 从前 belongs to HSK 5 in the HSK 3.0 vocabulary.

Updated: 2026-05-27