优先

yōu xiān

HSK 2.0 Level 6 HSK 3.0 Level 6 Verb Uncommon

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Definitions

1. to have priority
2. to take precedence

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Word relationships

Antonyms

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• 最后 zuì hòu 最后 zuì hòu final 与优先相反，指最不优先: final

Synonyms

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• 首要 shǒu yào 首要 shǒu yào the most important 表示最重要或最优先的事物，如“首要任务”: the most important

Usage notes

Collocations

常用结构“优先于...”表示比另一事物更优先，如“安全优先于速度”。

Formality

多用于正式书面语和官方语境，如政策文件、公司公告。

Example Sentences

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安全问题应 优先 于其他问题。

Safety issues should take priority over other issues.

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Words Containing 优先

• 优先承购权 优先承购权 yōu xiān chéng gòu quán: prior purchase right
• 优先股 优先股 yōu xiān gǔ: preferred stock
• 优先认股权 优先认股权 yōu xiān rèn gǔ quán: preemptive right (in share issue)
• 女士优先 女士优先 nǚ shì yōu xiān: Ladies first!

Child Words of 优先

• 优 优 yōu: excellent
• 先 先 xiān: early