有约在先 yǒu yuē zài xiān

to have a prior engagement

Word data

HSK Not in HSK
Frequency 31267th word

Definitions

  1. 1. to have a prior engagement

Characters

Character Meaning
有 yǒu HSK 1
to have; there is; there are
约 yuē HSK 4
to make an appointment; approximately; to invite
在 zài HSK 1
(located) at; (to be) in
先 xiān HSK 1
first; in advance; early