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English

1. to start off before the others; to precede
2. (verb) Go first
3. beforehand; in advance
4. to proceed in advance

粵語 — Cantonese

1. 喺某件事發生之前

Examples

• 先行通知

  to notify in advance

• 先行告退

  to leave in advance

• 請校長同各位老師先行離開。

  May Principal and teachers please leave first.

• 骄傲是失败的先行者。

  Pride goes before a fall.

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