shǒu​fā

launch

首发 (首發) shǒu​fā
launch verb
the first issue or release of a product, publication, or currency

This new phone had its global launch in Shanghai today.

premiere verb
the first public showing, screening, or performance of a movie, play, or artistic work

The premiere of this new play attracted thousands of spectators.

starting player verb
in sports, a player who is selected to be in the starting lineup at the beginning of a game.

Frequency

Movie subtitles
1.64 per million appears in 1% of films
Written text
20.1 per million

Sources

Definitions
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