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优先 (yōu xiān): priority

Meaning & Stroke Order

HSK 6verb

Word info

Pinyin
Meaning
priority
Characters
2
Part of speech
verb
HSK level
HSK 6

Full definitions

Meanings grouped by pronunciation.

  • to have priority
  • to take precedence

Chinese explanation

  • 在多个需要处理的事情或选择中,把某一件放在最前面,先处理或先考虑它
  • 表示比其他事物更重要、更值得重视。

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Character breakdown

excellent

HSK 3

beforehand

Example sentences

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On buses, we should give our seats to the elderly and children; they have priority.

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This project is very important, so we need to handle it first.

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In emergency situations, safety always takes priority.

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When looking for a job, I prioritize companies close to home.

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When buying tickets, military personnel can have priority.

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We should put health in a position of priority.

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