English–Chinese

“former” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinqián zhě

Example

前者更便宜。qián zhě gèng pián yi

The former is cheaper.

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How to say “former” in Chinese

“Former” in Chinese is 前者 (qián zhě).

The first item in a comparison or list, treated as a single label for that earlier choice.

Full entry for 前者: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 前者

与后者相比，前者更便于携带。yǔ hòu zhě xiāng bǐ qián zhě gèng biàn yú xié dài

Compared with the latter, the former is easier to carry.

Tips for using 前者

  • In everyday conversation, this word can sound formal, so speakers often repeat the noun or say the first one when the reference might be unclear.

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