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当先
dāng​xiān

to take the lead

Definitions Defs Origin Strokes Stroke Words Sentences Sents
  • 一马当先 yī​mǎ​dāng​xiān to take the lead
    To be at the very front or take the lead in a task or competition; originally described a warrior charging at the head of an army on horseback.
  • 奋勇当先 fèn​yǒng​dāng​xiān to be first to brave the front
    To summon up one's courage and be the first to charge forward; to fight in the vanguard.