先发制人

先发制人先發制人 xiān zhì rén ㄒㄧㄢ ㄈㄚ ㄓˋ ㄖㄣˊ sin1 faat3 zai3 jan4

  • (idiom) to gain the initiative by striking first; to preempt

Stroke order

Practice writing

Draw 先 (1 of 4) — stroke by stroke.

Draw each stroke of the character in order using your mouse or finger. A hint appears after three misses.

Character breakdown