Character data
HSK
1
FREQUENCY
188th character
RADICAL
⼉ (10.4)
STROKES
6
INDEX #
446
Character data
| HSK | 1 |
| Frequency | 188th character |
| Radical | ⼉ (10.4) |
| Strokes | 6 |
| Index # | 446 |
Definitions
| 先 xiān |
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Stroke order
Words containing 先
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same as 首先发起; initial; arising first
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to gain the initiative by striking first (idiom); to preempt
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the late Emperor
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joy of first experience (idiom)
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foresight; having foresight; person of foresight
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use courtesy before force; talk before war
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pre-Qin period; before Qin dynasty
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precursor; harbinger; herald
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precursor; harbinger; herald
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to gain the upper hand by a show of strength
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foresight; prescience
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foresight; prescience
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foresight
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seer
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seer
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person with foresight
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person with foresight
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distinguished person of the past; worthy predecessor
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distinguished person of the past; worthy predecessor
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former generations; elders
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advanced (technology); to advance
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exemplary individual
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exemplary individual
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advanced weapon
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advanced weapon
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