迿 (xùn) - to be the first to speak & to take the lead

迿Tone 4

xùn ｜ 9 strokes ｜ radical:

信嫣

迿 · xùn

to be the first to speak;

to take the lead;

to contend for precedence

to be the first to speakto take the leadto contend for precedence

Usage highlights

to take the leadto contend for precedenceto be the first to speakto rush to be firstto strive to be firstto lead the way

Synonyms

  • 先— first; ahead
  • 前— front; forward
  • 首— first; head
  • 率— to lead; to take the lead

Antonyms

  • 后— behind; after
  • 迟— late; delayed
  • 末— last; end

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He was the first to speak at the meeting (他在会议上首先发言).
  • They contended for precedence in the competition (他们在比赛中争先).
  • She took the lead in proposing the new plan (她率先提出新计划).

Collocations

  • to take the lead(率先)
  • to contend for precedence(争先)
  • to be the first to speak(首先发言)
  • to rush to be first(竞先)
  • to strive to be first(争前)
  • to lead the way(领先)

Idioms

  • Striving to be first and fearing to be last(争先恐后)
  • Rushing to be first in speaking(竞先发言)
  • Taking the lead in making proposals(率先提议)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • This character reflects the cultural value of initiative and leadership in Chinese society.
  • In historical contexts, being the first to speak or act was often associated with courage and responsibility.
  • The character's meaning is closely tied to concepts of competition and precedence in both ancient and modern contexts.

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