日前 rìqián the other day
the other day; a few days ago
How to remember 日前: 日 sun + 前 in front = the other day.
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How it is used
- A few days ago / recently (in the past) - 日前召开会议 (rìqián zhàokāi huìyì) held a meeting a few days ago.
- A formal, written word typical of news reports; refers to a recent past date.
- Contrast 目前 (mùqián, at present/currently); 日前 is 'the other day', 目前 is 'now'. Do not confuse them.