第一炮

dìyīpào

idiom

Meanings

1 (fig.) opening shot; first salvo
2 the initial move of a campaign or project

Characters

(ordinal prefix)

Examples

HSK 3

这部电影打响了他事业的第一炮。

Zhèbù diànyǐng dǎxiǎng le tā shìyè de dìyīpào.

This film fired the opening shot of his career.

HSK 6

新产品上市，第一炮一定要打响。

Xīn chǎnpǐn shàngshì, dìyīpào yīdìng yào dǎxiǎng.

When the new product launches, the opening shot absolutely has to land.

Tips

usage

Almost always pairs with 打响 (fire; make resound). 打响第一炮 = to get off to a strong start, especially for a launch, debut, or campaign.

Stroke Order

第 dì

一 yī

炮 pào