HSK 4
首先
Meaning
- first (of all)
- in the first place
- Pinyin
- shǒu xiān
Character reference
Components and radical classification
首
shǒuchief, head, leader
Primary radical首 · head
先
xiānfirst, former, previous
Primary radical儿 · legs
Radical classification does not necessarily describe a character’s modern meaning. Semantic and phonetic roles are shown only when supported by the cited formation data.
Writing practice
Stroke order and writing practice
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Stroke data from Hanzi Writer and Make Me a Hanzi. Source details