率先

shuài xiān

HSK 3.0 Level 6 Adverb Rare

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Definitions

1. to take the lead
2. to show initiative

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Word relationships

Antonyms

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• 落后 luò hòu 落后 luò hòu to fall behind 落在后面: to fall behind
• 随后 suí hòu 随后 suí hòu soon after 在别人之后: soon after

Synonyms

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• 带头 dài tóu 带头 dài tóu to take the lead; to be the first; to set an example 在行动中率先行动: to take the lead; to be the first; to set an example
• 领头 lǐng tóu 领头 lǐng tóu to take the lead 在队伍中率先行动: to take the lead

Usage notes

Common mistakes

率先 must precede a verb or verb phrase; it is not used directly with a noun.

Formality

率先 is more formal than 带头, often used in news reports or official contexts.

Example Sentences

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他 率先 完成了任务。

He was the first to complete the task.

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Child Words of 率先

• 先 先 xiān: early
• 率 率 lǜ: rate
• 率 率 shuài: to lead
• 率 率 lǜ: rate