predecessor; former; preceding
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Meanings
2 senses · 6 examplesnoun
predecessor; former holder of a post
formalRefers specifically to a person who held the same position before the current holder. Often used in formal or professional contexts.
Tā他
de的
qián前
rèn任
shì是
yī一
wèi位
fēi非
cháng常
yǒu有
jīng经
yàn验
de的
jīng经
lǐ理
。
His predecessor was a very experienced manager.
Lǎo老
Zhāng张
shì是
tā他
de的
qián前
rèn任
。
Old Zhang is his predecessor.
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Gōng公
sī司
zhèng正
zài在
diào调
chá查
qián前
rèn任
CC
EE
OO
de的
cái财
wù务
wèn问
tí题
。
The company is investigating the financial issues of the former CEO.
attributive
former; preceding; ex-
neutralUsed as an adjective before a noun to indicate a former status or relationship. For example, '前任主席' (former chairman), '前任男友' (ex-boyfriend).
Tā他
shì是
gōng工
huì会
de的
qián前
rèn任
zhǔ主
xí席
。
He is the former chairman of the trade union.
Wǒ我
de的
qián前
rèn任
lǎo老
bǎn板
duì对
wǒ我
yǐng影
xiǎng响
hěn很
dà大
。
My former boss had a great influence on me.
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Tā她
bù不
yuàn愿
yì意
tán谈
lùn论
tā她
de的
qián前
rèn任
nán男
yǒu友
。
She is reluctant to talk about her ex-boyfriend.