how to write yi qian(before) in chinese

以前

pinyinyǐ qián
eanglish meaningbefore; previous; previously; ago; prior to; back; formerly; In the old days; onetime former

Stroke order of the Chinese words "以" (yi) detail about chinese character 以

Stroke order of the Chinese words "前" (qian) detail about chinese character 前

Handwriting

1. 以前各版
all the preceding editions;

2. 很久以前
a long time ago;

3. 以前我没来过这里。
I haven't been here before.

4. 这事发生在他到达以前。
It happened prior to his arrival.