Meaning of shēng qián:
shēng qián
生前
Adverb
(of a deceased) during one's life; while living
Tā zài tā de shēng qián zuòle hěnduō císhàn huódòng.
他在他的生前做了很多慈善活动。
He did a lot of charity work during his lifetime.
Tā shēng qián hěn xǐ huān lǚ xíng.
他生前很喜欢旅行。
He loved to travel while living.