先
先 HSK 1 準備級 2 · Novice 2
- beforehand; first; earlier
- at first; originally
- for the time being; for now
- (prefix) my late (in referring to deceased relatives older than oneself)
Stroke order
Practice writing
Draw 先 (1 of 1) — stroke by stroke.
Draw each stroke of the character in order using your mouse or finger. A hint appears after three misses.
Character breakdown
Example sentences
- 你先請！ After you!
- 你領先。 You're in the lead.
- 誰先來？ Whose go is it first?
- 女士优先。 Ladies first.
- 先谢谢了。 Thanks in advance.
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