Definition
率先 (shuài xiān) is an adverb meaning 'to be the first to do something' — it emphasizes being the earliest in time or order. Unlike 带头 (dài tóu), which is a verb meaning 'to take the lead as an example', 率先 is used before a verb to highlight that someone acted before others. 牵头 (qiān tóu) is a verb for taking the lead in organizing a project, while 率先 focuses on being first in a sequence.
adverb
to take the leadto be the first to do something
Examples
- 率先。Tā shuài xiān jǔshǒu huídá le wèntí.He was the first to raise his hand and answer the question.
- 率先。Zhè jiā gōngsī shuài xiān tuīchū le xīn chǎnpǐn.This company took the lead in launching a new product.
- 率先。Tā shuài xiān wánchéng le suǒyǒu rènwu.She was the first to complete all the tasks.
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