This is the 1558th most frequent Chinese word.
前提
Prerequisite; premise; precondition.
In this sentence, '前提' is used to mean 'prerequisite', indicating the essential condition for success.
做出正确的决定是成功的前提。
Making the right decisions is the prerequisite for success.
Here, '前提' is understood as 'precondition', highlighting a necessary conditional agreement for cooperation.
我们可以合作,但有一个前提。
We can collaborate, but with one precondition.
In this case, '前提' serves as 'premise', denoting the foundational assumption for a situation.