…前后 …qiánhòu

…前后（…qiánhòu）means “…前后: around (a point in time), thereabouts”. 前后 after a time expression means 'a little before or after that point' — around then. Formation: 时间点 + 前后

…前后: around (a point in time), thereabouts

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Formation

时间点 + 前后

Explanation

前后 after a time expression means 'a little before or after that point' — around then. 春节前后 = around Spring Festival, 八点前后 = around eight o'clock. Unlike 上下/左右 (used for amounts), 前后 is used for points in time and dates.

Examples

春节 前后 火车票很难买。
chūnjié qiánhòu huǒchēpiào hěn nán mǎi.
Around Spring Festival train tickets are hard to get.
他常常八点 前后 到公司。
tā chángcháng bā diǎn qiánhòu dào gōngsī.
He usually gets to the office around eight.

Note

For times/dates; for amounts use 左右/上下.

FAQ

…前后 — what does it mean and how is it used?

…前后: around (a point in time), thereabouts. 前后 after a time expression means 'a little before or after that point' — around then. 春节前后 = around Spring Festival, 八点前后 = around eight o'clock. Unlike 上下/左右 (used for amounts), 前后 is used for points in time and dates.

…前后 — how do you form it?

时间点 + 前后

…前后 — any usage notes?

For times/dates; for amounts use 左右/上下.

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