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    Referring to 'before one's eyes' with 眼前 (yǎnqián)

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    Time Expressions

    Structure

    眼前 + 的 + Noun

    Explanation

    眼前 (yǎnqián) is a noun meaning "before one's eyes" or "at present." It can describe something physically visible right in front of a person, or it can refer to the current moment or situation. In narrative writing, it vividly places the reader in the scene.

    Examples

    • 眼前的景色让我说不出话来。

      Yǎnqián de jǐngsè ràng wǒ shuō bù chū huà lái.

      The scenery before my eyes left me speechless.

    • 别只想着眼前的利益，要看长远一点。

      Bié zhǐ xiǎng zhe yǎnqián de lìyì, yào kàn chángyuǎn yīdiǎn.

      Don't just think about immediate gains; look at the long term.

    • 突然，眼前出现了一片美丽的花海。

      Tūrán, yǎnqián chūxiàn le yī piàn měilì de huāhǎi.

      Suddenly, a beautiful sea of flowers appeared before my eyes.

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