xiān

first; in advance; early

HSK 1 #188

Character data

HSK 1
Frequency 188th character
Radical ⼉ (10.4)
Strokes 6
Index # 446

Definitions

先 xiān
  1. 1. first
  2. 2. in advance
  3. 3. early
  4. 4. prior
  5. 5. former

Stroke order

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先 stroke order animation

Words containing 先

Word Meaning
Mr Science; science (May Fourth slogan)
Mr Science; science as a guiding idea
life is short and fragile; human life is brief
gain advantage from being close to power
to lead by a wide margin; a long way in front
at first
at first
pioneer; trailbreaker
martyr to the revolution
in advance; beforehand
to be in front; to lead
lead(ing) position
lead(ing) position
feng shui master; geomancer
feng shui master; geomancer
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