xiān​zǒu​yí​bù

to leave first

Senses

先走一步 xiān​zǒu​yí​bù to leave first

To leave a place before others; often used as a polite way to excuse oneself from a social gathering.

先走一步 xiān​zǒu​yí​bù to die first

(euphemism) To pass away before someone else, such as a spouse or family member.

先走一步 xiān​zǒu​yí​bù to advance a step further

To get one step ahead or make progress before others.

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