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先 (xiān) — how to say "first" in Chinese
先
First
Radicals / Keys
儿
Son, legs
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Examples
我们先把计划定好，然后再行动。
Let's first make a plan, then take action.
你先请。
Please go first.
Mnemonic
[xiān-] Shannon the explorer stumbles upon an ancient stone with the character 先 in the forest. 🌲 First, she traces the top horizontal line 一 with her finger and senses that this symbol is guiding her forward, like a compass. This is how Shannon learned that 先 means "first," leading her on her adventure!
Frequently asked questions
How do you say "first" in Chinese?
"first" in Chinese is 先 (xiān).
What does 先 mean in English?
先 (xiān) means "First".
How is 先 pronounced?
It is pronounced xiān (written as xian). The page has audio recorded by a native speaker.
How do you write "first" in Chinese characters?
It is written 先.
What HSK level is 先?
先 belongs to the HSK 3 vocabulary list.
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