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先发制人

xiān fā zhì rén

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Definitions

  1. 1. to gain the initiative by striking first (idiom); to preempt
  2. 2. to anticipate
  3. 3. preemptive

Child Words of 先发制人

人
rén

person; people

先
xiān

early

发
fā

to send out

制
zhì

to manufacture

发
fà

hair

先发
xiān fā

to take preemptive action