Definition
首创 (shǒu chuàng) means 'to be the first to create or pioneer' — it emphasizes being the very first to invent or introduce something new. This contrasts with 开拓 (kāi tuò), which means 'to open up' or 'pioneer' in a broader sense (e.g., new markets, frontiers), and with 原创 (yuán chuàng), which means 'to create an original work' but doesn't necessarily imply being the first ever.
verb
to be the first to createto pioneerto originate
Examples
- 首创。Zhè jiā gōngsī shǒu chuàng le zhìnéng jiājū xìtǒng.This company pioneered the smart home system.
- 首创。Tā shǒu chuàng le yì zhǒng xīn de zhìliáo fāngshì.He pioneered a new treatment method.
- 首创。Zhège shèjì shì yóu wǒmen tuánduì shǒu chuàng de.This design was originated by our team.
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