先下手为强

xiān xià shǒu wéi qiáng

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Definitions

1. strike first and gain the upper hand (idiom, martial arts term); Making the first move is an advantage.

Child Words of 先下手为强

down

to start

early

stubborn

strong

to force

hand

as (in the capacity of)

because of