先鞭 xiān biān

to lead the way; to make an early start; to take precedence

Word data

HSK Not in HSK
Frequency Unknown

Definitions

  1. 1. to lead the way
  2. 2. to make an early start
  3. 3. to take precedence

Characters

Character Meaning
先 xiān HSK 1
first; in advance; early
鞭 biān HSK 5
whip or lash; to whip; to flog