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超前 chāo qián — to be ahead of one's time

chāo (first tone, high and level) qián (second tone, rising)chao1 qian2

to be ahead of one's time

Levels 7–9· 2021 three-band, nine-level proficiency standardadjective
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Meanings

  1. to be ahead of one's time

    to be ahead of one's time; to surpass or outdo one's predecessors; to be ahead of the pack; to take the lead; advanced

    adjective