优先

優先
yōuxiān
verb HSK 5 #5,495

Meanings

  1. 1 to have priority
  2. 2 to take precedence
  3. 3 preferential

Examples

HSK 3
Wǒmen yīnggāi yōuxiān jiějué zhège wèntí.
We should prioritize solving this problem.
HSK 7-9
Lǎorén hé yùnfù yōuxiān shàngchē.
Elderly people and pregnant women board first.
HSK 7-9
Huìyuán xiǎngyǒu yōuxiān gòumǎi quán.
Members have priority purchasing rights.

Tips

usage
优先 + verb means 'to prioritize doing something.' 优先权 (yōuxiānquán) means 'priority right.'

Stroke Order

yōu
xiān