How is 前后 pronounced?

前后 is pronounced “qián hòu” in pinyin.

What HSK level is 前后?

前后 belongs to HSK 3 in the HSK 3.0 vocabulary.

HSK 3f

前后

Traditional: 前後

qián hòu

前后 (qián hòu) means “around; from beginning to end; all around; front and rear”. It is an HSK 3 Chinese word (traditional 前後) in the HSK 3.0 vocabulary.

How to write 前后

Practice each character:

前后

Example

前后花了三天时间。

Qiánhòu huā le sān tiān shíjiān.

It took about three days altogether.

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Frequently asked questions

What does 前后 mean?: 前后 (qián hòu) means “around; from beginning to end; all around; front and rear”. It is an HSK 3 word.
How is 前后 pronounced?: 前后 is pronounced “qián hòu” in pinyin.
What HSK level is 前后?: 前后 belongs to HSK 3 in the HSK 3.0 vocabulary.

Updated: 2026-07-18