捷足先登

捷足先登 jié xiān dēng ㄐㄧㄝˊ ㄗㄨˊ ㄒㄧㄢ ㄉㄥ zit3 zuk1 sin1 dang1

  • the quick-footed climb up first (idiom)
  • the early bird catches the worm
  • first come, first served

Stroke order

Practice writing

Draw 捷 (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

Example sentences

  • 所谓头脑好的人,就如同步伐轻快的云游者,他可以比别人捷足先登,到达人们尚未去过的地方,但是他可能会忽略掉路旁或岔道上的珍贵物品。 A person with a sharp mind is like a nimble wanderer who can outpace others and reach places uncharted by the masses, yet they might overlook precious treasures along the way or at crossroads.

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