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首先

shǒu xiān

HSK 4

first (of all), in the first place

adverb

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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.

Words with similar meanings

Another way to denote the first item in a sequence, often used in both formal and informal contexts.

优先yōuxiān

Emphasizes importance and precedence, typically used in a context of urgency or significance.

Words Starting With 首

首都shǒu dū

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

原先yuán xiān

former; original

预先yù xiān

beforehand; prior

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首shǒu · head, leader, chief, aspect›先xiān · early, prior, former, in advance

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