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HSK 7-9
qiánbeforesuǒplacewèinotyǒuhave
Unprecedented; never existed before.

Literal meaning

before (前) — place (所) — not (未) — have (有)

Origin

A classical four-character phrase describing something that is completely new and without precedent.

Examples

Zhèshìgeqiánsuǒwèiyǒudehuì
This is an unprecedented opportunity.
menzhèngzàijīngqiánsuǒwèiyǒudetiǎozhàn
We are experiencing unprecedented challenges.

Usage & nuances

Highlights the novelty and uniqueness of something.

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