在先

zài xiān

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Definitions

1. to come first
2. previous
3. prior
4. beforehand
5. first
6. formerly

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Words Containing 在先

• 有约在先 有约在先 yǒu yuē zài xiān: to have a prior engagement

Child Words of 在先

• 先 先 xiān: early
• 在 在 zài: to exist; to be alive