先
word A1- beforehand; first; earlier
- at first; originally
- for the time being; for now
- (prefix) my late (in referring to deceased relatives older than oneself)
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主簿曰：「贼大，宜先按讨。
赵王亦以括母先言，竟不诛也。
」许暦复请谏，曰：「先据北山上者胜，后至者败。
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