先行 (xiān xíng) — to go ahead; to precede; to take the lead

Definition

Formal verb meaning 'to go first / take the lead', usually modifying another verb (e.g. 先行推进, 先行出发) to mean 'do X in advance'. Carries a written, official tone.

verb

to go aheadto precedeto take the lead

Examples

先行。
Zhè ge xiàng mù yóu wǒ men bù mén xiān xíng tuī jìn.
This project will be pushed forward by our department in advance.
先行，。
Bù duì xiān xíng chū fā, hòu qín suí hòu gēn shàng.
The troops set out ahead, with logistics following later.
，先行。
Zài tán pàn zhōng, tā xiān xíng tí chū le guān jiàn tiáo jiàn.
During the negotiations, he took the lead in putting forward key conditions.

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