前手

qiánshǒu

noun

Meanings

1 previous holder (of a negotiable instrument)
2 prior endorser
3 predecessor (in a transaction chain)

Characters

before / previous

Examples

票据持有人可以向前手追索。

Piàojù chíyǒurén kěyǐ xiàng qiánshǒu zhuīsuǒ.

The holder of the instrument may seek recourse against a prior endorser.

背书人对其前手的债务不承担责任。

Bèishūrén duì qí qiánshǒu de zhàiwù bù chéngdān zérèn.

An endorser does not bear liability for the debts of a prior holder.

Tips

usage

In China's 《票据法》, 前手 and 后手 are technical terms for positions in the endorsement chain of a bill or cheque. 前手 refers to anyone who signed or held the instrument earlier; the current holder can trace back against any 前手 for payment if the drawer dishonors.

Stroke Order

前 qián

手 shǒu