The word **前排 (qiánpái)** is a compound noun formed by combining the character **前 (qián)**, meaning "front" or "forward," with **排 (pái)**, meaning "row" or "line." It follows a common modifier-noun structure in Chinese, where "前" descriptively modifies "排" to specify a type of row—specifically, the **front row**. This term is used literally for physical seating (e.g., in a theater or classroom) and metaphorically to denote a leading or prominent position, such as being on the "front lines" of a trend or event.