首先

首先 shǒu xiān ㄕㄡˇ ㄒㄧㄢ sau2 sin1 HSK 3 高階級 · Level 4 流利級 · Level 5

  • first of all; in the first place

Stroke order

Practice writing

Draw 首 (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

  • 首先,幸福跟钱有关系。 Firstly, happiness is related to money.
  • 首先,我们检查出勤情况。 Firstly, let's check the attendance.
  • 首先,我要听听双方的意见。 First, I should hear both sides.
  • 首先我們必須處理這個問題。 To begin with, we must tackle the problem.
  • 首先,我想宣布几条新制度。 In the first place, I would like to announce several new regulations.

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