"The son is in front of the father."

Translation: 儿子在爸爸的前面。

[CorgiCerberus]

I feel the 的 here is optional, because 前面 is indicating a direction/location like 下 or 上 , and those don't typically need it.

[RobertoCon542434]

Chinese is beautiful...

[Bapkates]

I've seen 前面 as well as 前边. Is there a difference?

[Gelukservaring]

Are these directional phrases also used in an abstract way? Like passing exams, scores on sports etc. X is ahead of Y, W is behind Q, as to their points / results.

[gugg529]

does " in front of the father is the son" work?

[hvalder]

In that setting I think you'd have to use the 有 structure. 爸爸的前面有儿子?