先斩后奏

先斩后奏先斬後奏 xiān zhǎn hòu zòu ㄒㄧㄢ ㄓㄢˇ ㄏㄡˋ ㄗㄡˋ sin1 zaam2 hau6 zau3

  • lit. execute sb first, then report to the emperor (idiom)
  • fig. to act first and report later; to take action without prior approval

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