No. 3,247 in Chinese
前夜
The night before; eve.
In a sentence
昨天的前夜，我在家学习。
On the night before yesterday, I studied at home.
In this sentence, '前夜' is used to specify the time period 'the night before yesterday'. It functions as a time indicator, providing temporal context for the action described.
战争的前夜，人们感到恐惧与不安。
On the eve of the war, people felt fear and unease.
Here, '前夜' signifies 'the eve' of an event, referencing the time directly preceding the war. Its usage provides a setting for the described emotions.
婚礼前夜，我非常期待。
On the eve of the wedding, I was very expectant.
In this sentence, '前夜' denotes 'the eve before the wedding', indicating the night just prior to this event. It sets the temporal backdrop for the expressed anticipation.
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