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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Words containing 先

Word Meaning
same as 首先发起; initial; arising first
to gain the initiative by striking first (idiom); to preempt
the late Emperor
joy of first experience (idiom)
foresight; having foresight; person of foresight
use courtesy before force; talk before war
pre-Qin period; before Qin dynasty
precursor; harbinger; herald
precursor; harbinger; herald
to gain the upper hand by a show of strength
foresight; prescience
foresight; prescience
foresight
seer
seer
person with foresight
person with foresight
distinguished person of the past; worthy predecessor
distinguished person of the past; worthy predecessor
former generations; elders
advanced (technology); to advance
exemplary individual
exemplary individual
advanced weapon
advanced weapon