No. 5,493 in Chinese
先為
"先為" means "to act first" or "to take the initiative."
In a sentence
首先，我先為大家讲解这部分内容。
Firstly, I will explain this part to everyone.
Here, '先為' is used to introduce a sequential action meaning 'first performing an action of'.
请让我先為自己辩解一下。
Please let me first defend myself.
The phrase '先為' indicates the subject's prioritization to undertake a specific action at the moment.
在解决问题之前，他先為她倒了一杯水。
Before solving the issue, he first poured her a glass of water.
In this sentence, '先為' is used to express an action conducted prior to another related activity.
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