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之前
之前
zhī qián
n. (referring to time) before, prior to, ago; (referring to physical location) in front of; (used independently) in the past, before that
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What’s the difference between 以前 and 之前
huynnothuyen
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之前 vs 以前

之前 can refer to physical locations, meaning "before" or "in front of". 以前 cannot be used in this way. For example:
E.g. 他们站在国旗之前宣誓。 Standing before the national flag, they took the oath.
lisaC
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What other words can I use to express the same meaning as 之前 (zhīqián)?
个学生
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