jié​zú​xiān​dēng

the early bird catches the worm

Senses

捷足先登 jié​zú​xiān​dēng the early bird catches the worm

The quick-footed climb up first; a metaphor for those who act fast being the ones to reach their goal first or get what they want.

References

same_as 捷足先登/捷足先登 疾足先得/疾足先得
antonym 坐失良机/坐失良機 捷足先登/捷足先登