先聲奪人 xiān shēng duó rén

to gain the upper hand by a show of strength

Word data

HSK Not in HSK
Frequency Unknown

Definitions

  1. 1. to gain the upper hand by a show of strength

Characters

Character Meaning
first; in advance; early
sound; voice; noise
to seize; to take away forcibly; to compete or strive for
person; people; man