The earliest in time or order; first of all; before all others

the first time or for the first time

The city where the central government of a country is located and which serves as its political center.

highest in rank or position; principal; leading official among peers

the starting lineup or a player who starts a game in sports

prime minister or premier of a country with a parliamentary system; specifically used for the heads of government in countries like the UK or Japan

the first session or inaugural meeting of a conference, festival, or competition

the first group or batch of things or people; same as [[第一批|第一批|di4 yi1 pi1]]

to head a group; to be the leader of; to be headed by

The top position or place of honor

of first importance; primary; chief

the top or most preferred choice

The first round of a competition, election, or negotiation.

The highest-ranking official of a sovereign state, such as a president or monarch

Person in the top leading position, such as a head of state or a chief

to give oneself up to the authorities; to turn oneself in; to confess one's crimes

the very first of its type, such as the first store, hotel, or company in a particular category or location

The first performance or opening match of an event, such as a sports game or artistic show

jewelry; personal ornaments, such as necklaces, earrings, or rings; originally referred specifically to head ornaments

leader; chieftain; head of a group; boss

To recall the past; to reminisce or reflect on previous events

to originate; to be the first to create or invent something

the person in first place on a list of successful candidates; more generally, the top spot in a competition or ranking

A senior government official, leading cadre, or high-ranking military officer; often used in formal contexts or as a respectful form of address.

the initial or main page of a website, providing introductory information and navigation links

to broadcast for the first time; a premiere on radio or television

to show a movie or television program for the first time

the very first time; for the first time

dagger; short sword

the capital city of an autonomous region, state, or province; historically referred to a provincial capital.

first case or instance of something happening; the first recorded example

The primary international airport serving Beijing, commonly known by its IATA code PEK

the first battle, contest, or match of a series

The wealthiest individual or family in a specific area, city, or country; the top millionaire or billionaire.

criminal ringleader; the person or cause primarily responsible for a crime or disaster

To be the first to be affected by something, especially to be the first to bear the brunt of an attack or disaster.

first performance or public showing of a film or play; (of an actor) to debut or perform for the first time

to decapitate; to execute by cutting off the head

(literary) to gather; to meet together

premiere of a film or television show; the ceremony held for the first screening of a movie

to nod one's head, often as a sign of greeting, acknowledgement, or approval

to count as the best; top-notch; outstanding. Based on the practice of bending the thumb first when counting on one's fingers.

down payment; an initial payment made when something is bought on credit

to raise the head to look into the distance

To hold one's head high; often used to describe being in high spirits or looking around confidently.

The first voyage of a ship or the first flight of an aircraft; to make a maiden voyage or flight.

the first person to be appointed to a specific office or post

cannot bear to look back on or recall past events; too painful to think about

human or animal corpse; dead body