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优先
yōuxiān
Description
“优先”的意思是把某个人或某件事放在前面，先处理。
"优先" means to put a person or thing first and handle it before others.
我们常说“优先考虑”或者“优先处理”。
We often say "优先考虑" or "优先处理".
Meanings
优先yōuxiān
to give priority; to take precedence
老人和孩子可以优先上车。
Elderly people and children have priority boarding.
优先yōuxiān
having priority; preferential
这件事有最高的优先级。
This matter has the highest priority.
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Notes
- Etymology
优 (superior) + 先 (first, prior), literally "superior-first," i.e. given first place.
- Nuance
often used with 考虑 or 处理; sets what comes first, not just quality.
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