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争先恐后

爭先恐後
zhēng xiān kǒng hòuHSK 7

争先恐后 (zhēng xiān kǒng hòu) is an HSK 7 Chinese word with 1 definition and 2 bilingual examples.

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Definitions & Usage

Meanings and examples

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  1. Englishto rush to be first (lit. to strive to get ahead for fear of falling behind)

    • EX
      下课铃一响，孩子们就争先恐后地跑出教室。

      As soon as the bell rang, the children rushed out of the classroom, each trying to be first.

    • EX
      招聘会现场，求职者们争先恐后地递交简历。

      At the job fair, applicants rushed to submit their CVs.