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No. 4,010 in Chinese

先手

"Initiative" or "the first move" in a situation, often used in contexts like strategy or games.

In a sentence

  • 在棋局中,他总是可以通过聪明的布局取得先手。

    In the chess game, he always manages to gain the initiative through smart positioning.

    Here, '先手' refers to having the initiative or advantage by making the first move, implying proactivity.

  • 在谈判中,采取先手能够掌控局势,更容易达成目标。

    In negotiations, taking the initiative allows control of the situation and facilitates achieving goals.

    In this usage, '先手' indicates the strategic advantage obtained by taking the first step in action, which can lead to better control over outcomes.

  • 学会在项目规划中抢占先手,可以有效提高效率并减少问题。

    Learning to seize the initiative in project planning can effectively improve efficiency and reduce issues.

    Here, '先手' signifies the proactive approach of making preemptive moves or decisions in planning to secure a beneficial position.

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