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先决条件 (noun)

A condition that must be fulfilled before other things can happen or be done.

💬 Example

"和平是经济发展的先决条件。"

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'Xian' (First) + 'Jue' (Decide) + 'Condition'. You First Decide the Condition before you can do anything else.

🏛️ Origin

🔗 Synonyms
前提 必备条件 必要条件
⚠️ Common Mistakes

Using it as a verb. → 使用 '是...的先决条件'。

Confusing with '前提' in logic. → Use '前提' for abstract logic, '先决条件' for practical steps.

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