take precedence; prior (v.)
HSK 6
Traditional
優先
Radicals
Stroke order
Examples
我们应该优先考虑环保问题。 wǒmen yīnggāi yōuxiān kǎolǜ huánbǎo wèntí. - We should give priority to environmental issues.
老年人和孕妇在紧急情况下优先疏散。 lǎonián rén hé yùnfù zài jǐnjí qíngkuàng xià yōuxiān shūsàn. - Elderly and pregnant women are given priority in emergency evacuations.
公司优先考虑有经验的候选人。 gōngsī yōuxiān kǎolǜ yǒu jīngyàn de hòuxuǎnrén. - The company prioritizes candidates with experience.
在这条车道上，公交车和紧急车辆优先通行。 zài zhè tiáo chēdào shàng, gōngjiāo chē hé jǐnjí chēliàng yōuxiān tōngxíng. - Buses and emergency vehicles have priority on this lane.
该计划优先支持贫困地区的教育发展。 gāi jìhuà yōuxiān zhīchí pínkùn dìqū de jiàoyù fāzhǎn. - The plan prioritizes support for educational development in impoverished areas.
Characters
先 xiān - first | HSK 3
优 yōu - excellent, superior |