No. 711 in Chinese
面前
"In front of; before."
In a sentence
他在我的面前展示了他的才华。
He showcased his talent in front of me.
In this sentence, "面前" indicates physical presence 'in front of someone's' viewpoint.
在危险面前，他选择了冷静应对。
In the face of danger, he chose to respond calmly.
Here, "面前" metaphorically represents encountering or facing a situation, often an abstract concept.
老师在学生的面前演示了实验。
The teacher demonstrated the experiment in front of the students.
Again, "面前" signifies a direct physical presence, specifying location or proximity regarding individuals.
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