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

这部电影打响了他事业的第一炮。

Zhè bù diànyǐng dǎxiǎng le tā shìyè de dìyīpào.

This film fired the opening shot of his career.

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