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從前

cóngqián·ㄘㄨㄥˊ ㄑㄧㄢˊ

“formerly; in the past; previously; once upon a time”

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cóng·ㄘㄨㄥˊ

From; through; to follow; to obey; to engage in; ever (used before a negative); retainer or attendant (Taiwan); related by common ancestor (Taiwan); subordinate (Taiwan).

qián·ㄑㄧㄢˊ

Front; forward; ahead; preceding; former; before; ago; in the past; future; first in sequence.