先
xiān
first; in advance
Every meaning
xiān
- first; in advance
- earlier; before
- for now; for the time being
- late; deceased (as in 先父)
In the Library
同学们都笑了：“谁送老师东西，还先吃一口？
九点半，老师又站起来了：“太晚了，我先走了。
谁想先说？
Words with 先
Meanings are from Mandarin The Wild’s own dictionary. Levels follow the official HSK word list (the exam’s 2025 syllabus, levels 7–9 shown together).