先河

先河 xiān ㄒㄧㄢ ㄏㄜˊ sin1 ho4

  • source; precursor; forerunner

Stroke order

Practice writing

Draw 先 (1 of 2) — 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

  • 他開了先河。 He set a precedent.

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