English–Chinese
“ahead” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinqián fāng
Example
请注意前方有车辆。qǐng zhù yì qián fāng yǒu chē liàng
Please note that there are vehicles ahead.
How to say “ahead” in Chinese
“Ahead” in Chinese is 前方 (qián fāng).
The space or direction that lies before a reference point, especially the part of a route or object encountered first.
Example sentences with 前方
高速上，前方指示牌显示限速80公里。gāo sù shàng qián fāng zhǐ shì pái xiǎn shì xiàn sù 80 gōng lǐ
On the highway, the sign ahead shows a speed limit of 80 kilometers per hour.
Tips for using 前方
- Chinese uses this noun naturally in signs and announcements before information about the road or surroundings, whereas English often makes the warning itself the main sentence.