4 sentences for 先 (xiān — at first)

1. 那几天先是大雨，继以狂风。

   nà jǐ tiān xiān shì dà​yǔ, jì yǐ kuáng​fēng.

   Those few days started with heavy rain, followed by strong winds.

   Source: Dong Chinese Dictionary

2. 我们先看菜单，然后再点菜。

   wǒ​men xiān kàn cài​dān, rán​hòu zài diǎn​cài.

   We will look at the menu first and then order our food.

   Source: Dong Chinese Dictionary

3. 他先是不肯，后来还是答应了。

   tā xiān shì bù kěn, hòu​lái hái​shi dā​ying le.

   At first he refused, but later he agreed.

   Source: Dong Chinese Dictionary

4. 他先是愣了一下，继而大笑起来。

   tā xiān shì lèng le yī​xià, jì'ér dà​xiào qi​lai.

   He was stunned for a moment, then burst out laughing.

   Source: Dong Chinese Dictionary