How to Write 先 (xiān) — Chinese Stroke Order
Meaning: early, prior, former · 6 strokes · HSK 1
Character facts
| Character | 先 |
|---|---|
| Pinyin | xiān |
| Strokes | 6 |
| HSK level | HSK 1 |
| Unicode | U+5148 |
English meanings
- early
- prior
- former
- in advance
- first
Words with 先
| Word | Pinyin | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 先生 | xiān shēng | teacher; husband |
| 先进 | xiān jìn | advanced (technology); to advance |
| 首先 | shǒu xiān | first (of all); in the first place |
| 领先 | lǐng xiān | to lead; to be in front |
| 祖先 | zǔ xiān | ancestor; forebears |
| 优先 | yōu xiān | to have priority; to take precedence |
| 先锋 | xiān fēng | vanguard; pioneer |
| 先行 | xiān xíng | to precede others; in advance |
| 率先 | lǜ xiān | to take the lead; to show initiative |
| 预先 | yù xiān | beforehand; in advance |
| 最先 | zuì xiān | (the) very first |
| 先驱 | xiān qū | pioneer |