xiān​shǒu

initiative

  • created reference approved 先手 → 后手/後手 (antonym) — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    先手 xiān​shǒu

    后手 / 後手 hòu​shǒu

    antonym

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  • created sense approved 先手 · xiān​shǒu · initiative — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    先手

    xiān​shǒu

    initiative

    The upper hand or proactive position gained by acting before others in a conflict or competition

    先 (literal) → 先 · xiān · first 手 (literal) → 手 · shǒu · hand

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  • created sense approved 先手 · xiān​shǒu · first player — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    先手

    xiān​shǒu

    first player

    The person who makes the first move in a game of chess or other competitive strategy games; the offensive player.

    先 (literal) → 先 · xiān · first 手 (literal) → 手 · shǒu · hand

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  • created sense approved 先手 · xiān​shǒu · sente — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    先手

    xiān​shǒu

    sente

    In board games like chess or Go, a move that requires a response from the opponent, allowing the player to maintain the lead

    先 (literal) → 先 · xiān · first 手 (literal) → 手 · shǒu · hand

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  • created sense approved 先手 · xiān​shǒu · to make the first move — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    先手

    xiān​shǒu

    to make the first move

    To act or play first in a game or struggle in order to gain an advantage

    先 (literal) → 先 · xiān · first 手 (literal) → 手 · shǒu · hand

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