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首先

shǒu xiān
HSK 4
first (of all), in the first place
adverb

Example Sentences

我首先要感谢我的父母。
wǒ shǒuxiān yào gǎnxiè wǒde fùmǔ 。
First of all, I want to thank my parents.
首先,我们需要讨论这个问题。
shǒuxiān , wǒmen xūyào tǎolùn zhègè wèntí 。
First of all, we need to discuss this issue.
首先,你需要准备好材料。
shǒuxiān , nǐ xūyào zhǔnbèi hǎo cáiliào 。
First of all, you need to prepare the materials.

Individual Characters

Words with similar meanings

第一dìyī
first
Another way to denote the first item in a sequence, often used in both formal and informal contexts.
优先yōuxiān
priority
Emphasizes importance and precedence, typically used in a context of urgency or significance.

Words Starting With 首

首都shǒu dū
capital (city)
首要shǒu yào
the most important; of chief importance

Words Ending With 先

事先shì xiān
in advance; before the event; beforehand; prior
祖先zǔ xiān
ancestor; forebears
优先yōu xiān
priority
原先yuán xiān
former; original
预先yù xiān
beforehand; prior

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Individual Characters

首shǒu
head, leader, chief, aspect
HSK 3
先xiān
early, prior, former, in advance

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HSK 4
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