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Expressing 'moving forward' with 前行 (qiánxíng)
Direction & Movement
Structure
Subject + 前行
Explanation
The verb 前行 (qiánxíng) means 'to move forward' or 'to proceed.' It combines 前 (forward) with 行 (to go), creating a slightly literary way to describe onward movement. It is often used in written or formal contexts rather than casual conversation.
Examples
我们沿着小路继续前行。
Wǒmen yánzhe xiǎolù jìxù qiánxíng.
We continued moving forward along the path.
虽然困难重重，团队依然坚定前行。
Suīrán kùnnan chóngchóng, tuánduì yīrán jiāndìng qiánxíng.
Despite numerous difficulties, the team kept moving forward with determination.
大雾中，车辆只能缓慢前行。
Dà wù zhōng, chēliàng zhǐ néng huǎnmàn qiánxíng.
In the heavy fog, vehicles could only move forward slowly.