前身

qián shēn

Dictionary entry

forerunner

What does 前身 mean?

前身 (qián shēn) has the following dictionary meaning.

1forerunner

2predecessor

3precursor

4previous incarnation (Buddhism)

5jacket front

Character breakdown

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前qiánfront · forward 身shēnbody · life

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前身

qián shēn

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