前往 qiánwǎng to leave for
to leave for; to proceed towards; to go to
How to remember 前往: 前 in front + 往 towards = to leave for.
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How it is used
- To head for / proceed to (a place) - 前往机场 (qiánwǎng jīchǎng) to head to the airport; 前往灾区 (qiánwǎng zāiqū) to go to the disaster zone.
- Formal; used in news and announcements for going somewhere.
- Contrast 去 (qù, to go, everyday) - 前往 is the written/formal equivalent, taking the destination directly.
Example sentences
- 我不想独自前往。 Wǒ bùxiǎng dúzì qiánwǎng.I don't want to go alone.