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跟前 (gēn qián) — Chinese word meaning

HSK 6

跟前 (gēn qián) is a Chinese word: nearby; close by; in front of. This page shows its pinyin, translation, example sentences, character breakdown, decomposition, and HSK level.

Meaning of 跟前

名 míng noun

nearby; close by; in front of

奶奶喜欢把孙子留在跟前。

nǎi nai xǐ huan bǎ sūn zi liú zài gēn qián

Grandma likes to keep her grandson close by.

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Word breakdown

跟 gēn — to follow; heel (suggesting close proximity)

前 qián — front; before

Structure & writing
1 跟 gēn — heel (of the foot or shoe/sock)

跟 is not used as a component in any other character.

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2 前 qián — front; the direction one faces (opposite of 后)
前 is a component in 3 characters

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2.2 一 yī — the smallest positive integer; one (①used before a measure word ②used before a noun ③indicates a single action or a brief/tentative action)
一 is a component in 58 characters
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2.4 刂 dāo — knife/blade radical (right-side form)
刂 is a component in 38 characters
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