qiánliè

前列

Word · Noun

front row; forefront; vanguard

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Meanings

2 senses · 5 examples
1.

noun

front row; foremost position

Refers literally to the first row in a physical arrangement, like a lineup, seats, or formation.

Yùn运
dòng动
yuán员
men们
zhàn站
zài在
duì队
wu伍
de的
qián前
liè列
 。

The athletes stood in the front row of the team.

Qǐng请
huò获
jiǎng奖
de的
tóng同
xué学
dào到
zhǔ主
xí席
tái台
qián前
liè列
jiù就
zuò座
 。

Winning students, please take your seats in the front row by the podium.

2.

noun

forefront; vanguard; leading position

Used metaphorically to describe being at the cutting edge, a pioneer, or a leader in a field, movement, or endeavor.

Wǒ我
guó国
zài在
xīn新
néng能
yuán源
jì技
shù术
lǐng领
yù域
chǔ处
yú于
shì世
jiè界
qián前
liè列
 。

Our country is at the forefront of the world in new energy technology.

Tā他
zǒng总
shì是
zhàn站
zài在
gǎi改
gé革
de的
qián前
liè列
 。

He always stands at the forefront of reform.

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Zhàn站
zài在
dòu斗
zhēng争
de的
zuì最
qián前
liè列
 。

Stand at the very forefront of the struggle.