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后发先至
hòu​fā​xiān​zhì

gaining mastery by striking second

Origin Definitions Defs Strokes Stroke Words Sentences Sents
后发先至 後發先至 hòu​fā​xiān​zhì
gaining mastery by striking second
to surpass others despite starting later; catching up from behind to win by better strategy or late exertion

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  • 后来居上 hòu​lái​jū​shàng
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