to shift to an earlier date · to do sth ahead of time · in advance

tí qián

t+í·2nd toneq+ián·2nd tone

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I will let you know in advance.

我会让你提前知道。

You should pay your rent in advance.

你应该提前付租金。

He intends to return to the country earlier.

他打算提前回国。

Thank you in advance for your cooperation.

提前感谢你们的合作。

If you can't come, you should let me know ahead of time.

如果你不能来，你該让我提前知道。

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