未然

wèi rán
Dictionary entry
in advance

What does 未然 mean?

未然 (wèi rán) has the following dictionary meaning.

1in advance
2before it happens (cf preventative measures)
3forestalling

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How to pronounce 未然

未然
wèi rán
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