先

xiān

Dictionary entry

beforehand; first; earlier

What does 先 mean?

先 (xiān) has the following dictionary meaning.

1beforehand; first; earlier

2at first; originally

3for the time being; for now

4(prefix) my late (in referring to deceased relatives older than oneself)

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先xiānbeforehand; first; earlier · at first; originally

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