seot1 sin1率先
Jyutpingseot1 sin1
Yalesēut sīn
Definition
To be the first to do or complete an action.
neutraldaily actionswork
How it's used
Focuses on the act of taking initiative or leading the way in a specific sequence of events. It implies a sense of being a pioneer or a trendsetter rather than just being physically first in a queue. It is frequently used in formal reporting or news contexts to describe companies or individuals who launch new initiatives.
Examples
He was the first to raise his hand to say he wanted to join.
Who was the first to finish the report?
Related words
Common phrases
to be the first to announce
to lead by example
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe simple physical positioning like being first in line, as it emphasizes the action of starting or initiating something rather than just location.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
