| 首先 | shǒu xiān | first (of all); in the first place | |
| 先进 | xiān jìn | advanced (technology); to advance | |
| 先后 | xiān hòu | early or late; priority; in succession; one after another | |
| 率先 | shuài xiān | to take the lead; to show initiative | |
| 领先 | lǐng xiān | to lead; to be in front |
