先走一步

xiān zǒu yī bù

Dictionary entry

to leave first (courteous expression used to excuse oneself)

What does 先走一步 mean?

先走一步 (xiān zǒu yī bù) has the following dictionary meaning.

1to leave first (courteous expression used to excuse oneself)

2(euphemism) to predecease; to die first (e.g. before one's spouse)

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先xiānbeforehand; first; earlier · at first; originally 走zǒuto walk · to go 一yīone · single 步Bùsurname Bu

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先走一步

xiān zǒu yī bù

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