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front row; very first row
The row closest to the stage, screen, or front of a venue. Used for seating at concerts, theaters, classrooms, and similar settings.
Compound of 最 (most/very) + 前列 (front row). Refers to the very first row in a seating arrangement.
Common collocations
Forms
Follows the 最 + location pattern:
- 最前列: front row
- 最後列: last/back row
- 最前線: front line (military/figurative)
Usage
Commonly used for concerts, theaters, classrooms, and sports venues. Front-row seats are often premium-priced or highly sought after.