English–Chinese
“before one's eyes” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinyǎn qián
Example
眼前有一个人。yǎn qián yǒu yí gè rén
There is a person right in front of me.
How to say “before one's eyes” in Chinese
“Before one's eyes” in Chinese is 眼前 (yǎn qián).
A nearby space or immediate situation that lies directly in the focus of attention.
Example sentences with 眼前
成功就在眼前，不要放弃。chéng gōng jiù zài yǎn qián bú yào fàng qì
Success is right before our eyes; don't give up.
Tips for using 眼前
- English often splits this spatial and time-related idea into different expressions, so context shows whether the word concerns something visible nearby or the situation currently being dealt with.