xiān​shǒu

initiative

先手 xiān​shǒu
initiative
The upper hand or proactive position gained by acting before others in a conflict or competition
first player
The person who makes the first move in a game of chess or other competitive strategy games; the offensive player.
sente
In board games like chess or Go, a move that requires a response from the opponent, allowing the player to maintain the lead
to make the first move
To act or play first in a game or struggle in order to gain an advantage

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Movie subtitles
0.030 per million appears in 0% of films
Written text
0.579 per million

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