noun HSK 5
future prospects · outlook · future
Meaning
前途 refers to one's future prospects, career outlook, or the path ahead in life. It emphasizes potential success and opportunities that lie ahead, often in professional or personal development contexts.
Usage
Commonly used when discussing career opportunities, life plans, or someone's potential for success. Often appears in phrases like 前途光明 (bright future) or 前途无量 (unlimited prospects). Can carry either optimistic or pessimistic connotations depending on context.
Examples
- 01她的前途一片光明。.Her future prospects are very bright.
- 02年轻人应该好好规划自己的前途。.Young people should plan their future prospects carefully.
Characters
Measure words
- 个一个光明的前途
Common collocations
- 前途光明bright future/prospects
- 前途无量unlimited prospects
- 前途渺茫bleak prospects
- 美好的前途bright/beautiful future
Antonyms
Origin
Literally means 'the road ahead,' combining 前 (front/ahead) and 途 (road/path) to create a metaphor for one's future journey through life.