首先 (shǒuxiān) — how to say "first" in Chinese

首先

First, firstly

Radicals / Keys

Head

#185 · shǒu · 9 strokes

Son, legs

#10 · ér · 2 strokes

Synonyms

Examples

在开始任何项目之前,首先需要制定一个详细的计划,明确目标、步骤和完成时间。

Before starting any project, first you need to make a detailed plan, clearly defining goals, steps, and completion time.

首先,请自我介绍。

First, please introduce yourself.

Frequently asked questions

How do you say "first" in Chinese?

"first" in Chinese is 首先 (shǒuxiān).

What does 首先 mean in English?

首先 (shǒuxiān) means "First, firstly".

How is 首先 pronounced?

It is pronounced shǒuxiān (written as shouxian). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.

How do you write "first" in Chinese characters?

It is written 首先.

What HSK level is 首先?

首先 belongs to the HSK 4 vocabulary list.

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