qián

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Meaning of 前例

前例 means precedent; prior case; past example. Pronounced qián lì.

  • precedent; prior case; past example

Definitions & Examples

Zhè
zhǒng
àn
jiàn
shǐ
qián
 
guān
hěn
nán
pàn
jué
 

This kind of case is unprecedented, making it difficult for the judge to rule.

Zài
chǔ
zhè
wēi
shí
 
men
cān
kǎo
le
shǐ
shàng
de
duō
qián
 

When dealing with this crisis, they referred to many historical precedents.

Gōng
jué
dìng
wèi
yuán
gōng
gòng
zhè
zhǒng
shì
yǒu
qián
yuán
de
 

The company's decision to provide this benefit for employees is supported by precedent.

Zhè
ge
pàn
jué
kāi
chuàng
le
wēi
xiǎn
de
qián
 

This verdict sets a dangerous precedent.