前，先 meaning in Chinese
pre
Examples
- Before it could be transported to the united states, a site had to be found .
把它运往美国前，先要选好场地。 - Before going further, it may be useful to get some perspective on the national debt .
在作进一步讨论前，先观察一下国内负债情况可能是有用的。 - The chinese immersed their wood in sea water or salt lakes prior to use as a building material .
中国人在把木材用作建筑材料前，先将它浸泡在海水或盐湖水中。 - Before i have dinner , read the newspaper for a while
我在吃晚饭前，先看一会报纸。 - Wrap the chicken in foil before you cook it
烹煮鸡前，先用锡箔把它包起来。