No. 5,491 in Chinese
先入
"先入" means "first to enter" or "preconceived notion."
In a sentence
他对这件事情早已有了先入为主的看法。
He already had a preconceived opinion about this matter.
In this sentence, '先入为主' means 'preconceived notion,' referring to forming an opinion beforehand and letting it dominate.
在讨论之前,我们先入场找到座位吧。
Before the discussion begins, let's enter the venue and find seats.
Here, '先入' literally means 'enter first,' suggesting the action of entering a location prior to another event.
这个新概念容易对学习者产生先入的误解。
This new concept is prone to causing immediate misunderstanding for learners.
In this context, '先入' signifies a 'first impression' or 'initial understanding,' often leading to misunderstanding when not clarified.
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