Meaning
前景 refers to the outlook or prospects for the future, typically regarding careers, projects, or situations. It can also mean 'foreground' in visual contexts like photography or painting. The word combines 前 (front/ahead) and 景 (scene/view) to convey what lies ahead or what can be anticipated.
Usage
Most commonly used in formal or professional contexts when discussing future possibilities, career paths, business opportunities, or market trends. Native speakers frequently pair it with adjectives like 广阔 (vast), 美好 (bright), or 暗淡 (dim) to evaluate potential outcomes. In artistic contexts, it contrasts with 背景 (background).
Examples
- 01这个行业的发展前景非常广阔。.The development prospects for this industry are very vast.
- 02他对自己的职业前景感到担心。.He feels worried about his career prospects.
Characters
Measure words
- 个一个美好的前景
Common collocations
- 前景广阔vast prospects, bright future
- 发展前景development prospects
- 就业前景employment prospects
- 市场前景market prospects
Antonyms
Origin
Literally 'front scene' or 'forward view,' the term metaphorically extends from the visual concept of what lies ahead in one's field of vision to what lies ahead in time—the future prospects or outlook.