Definition
首发 is a verb meaning 'to be first released' or 'to premiere'. It is used for the first public appearance of a product, film, game, or creative work. The word is compact — it packs 'first' (首) and 'release' (发) into two syllables, so it carries the whole concept without needing extra words like 第一次. You will see it in tech launches (手机首发), film premieres (电影首发), and game releases. As a verb it can take objects and be followed by time or place phrases.
v
to debutto premiere (for a product, film, or creative work)to be first releasedto launch for the first time
Examples
- 首发。Zhè bù xīn diànyǐng jiāng yú xià zhōuwǔ shǒu fā.This new movie will premiere next Friday.
- 首发。Huáwéi zuótiān shǒu fā le xīn kuǎn shǒujī.Huawei launched its new phone yesterday.
- 。Zhè kuǎn yóuxì zài shǒu fā rì jiù mài guāng le.This game sold out on its release day.
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