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先是
xiānshì
Description
“先是”用来说一件事最开始发生的部分，后面常常跟着“然后”或“后来”。
"先是" is used to describe the first part of something that happens, often followed by "then" or "later".
我们说话或写东西时，用它来一步一步讲清楚事情的顺序。
When we speak or write, we use "先是" to explain the sequence of events step by step.
Meanings
先是xiānshì
at first; first of all (before a later event)
他先是笑了，然后就哭了。
He first laughed, then cried.
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Notes
- Etymology
先 (first) + 是 (be/this), forming a sequence marker for the earliest event.
- Nuance
often paired with 然后/后来 to describe events in order.
In videos
“先是把工作给辞了”
“先是那个馍很脆”
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