Usages of qián
我 站 在 镜子 前 刷牙 的 时候， 觉得 自己 今天 看起来 很 累。wǒ zhàn zài jìngzi qián shuāyá de shíhou, juéde zìjǐ jīntiān kànqǐlái hěn lèi.
While brushing my teeth in front of the mirror, I felt I looked very tired today.
我 在 门 前 等 你。wǒ zài mén qián děng nǐ.
I am waiting for you in front of the door.
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