Definition
先行 is a verb meaning 'to go ahead' or 'to take the lead', often used in formal, military, or strategic contexts. It can also function adverbially in compound structures (先行一步 'to take a step ahead'). Note that the gloss includes a noun sense ('commander of an advance unit') which does not match the verb POS — this row covers only the verb usage.
v.
to go aheadto precedeto take the lead
Examples
- 先行。Zhège xiàngmù yóu wǒmen bùmén xiān xíng tuījìn.This project will be pushed forward by our department in advance.
- 先行，。Bùduì xiān xíng chūfā, hòuqín suíhòu gēn shàng.The troops set out ahead, with logistics following later.
- ，先行。Zài tánpàn zhōng, tā xiān xíng tíchū le guānjiàn tiáojiàn.During the negotiations, he took the lead in putting forward key conditions.
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