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    Expressing 'unprecedented' with 空前 (kōngqián)

    Degree & Intensity
    Time Expressions

    Structure

    Subject + 空前 + Adjective / 空前 + 的 + Noun

    Explanation

    空前 (kōngqián) means "unprecedented" or "never seen before." It literally means "empty before," indicating that nothing like it has existed previously. It is used to emphasize the extraordinary or historic nature of an event or achievement.

    Examples

    • 今年的参赛人数达到了空前的规模。

      Jīnnián de cānsài rénshù dádào le kōngqián de guīmó.

      The number of participants this year has reached an unprecedented scale.

    • 这部电影取得了空前的票房成绩。

      Zhè bù diànyǐng qǔdé le kōngqián de piàofáng chéngjì.

      This movie achieved unprecedented box office results.

    • 科技的进步给人类带来了空前的便利。

      Kējì de jìnbù gěi rénlèi dàilái le kōngqián de biànlì.

      Advances in technology have brought unprecedented convenience to humanity.

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