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ahead, before, earlier, first, in advance, earlier generation
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traditional Chinese text: 先

simplified Chinese text: 先

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The meanings in Chinese:

ahead

before

earlier

first, in advance

earlier generation

Xian, Chinese surname
Chinese Surnames Collection

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related keywords:
first
advance
before, beforehand

pronunciation: xiān xian~1

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fathers of nation, former sage, sages of the past, worthy predecessor, wise men of the past, distinguished person of the past
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ancestors, forebears
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Sir, Mister, gentleman, husband, Sensei, teacher in Japanese kanji
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