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先发制人

/ xiānfā zhì rén /
Strokes

Definition

to gain the initiative by striking first (idiom); to preempt/to anticipate/preemptive

Example

Definition

gain the initiative by striking the first blow; forestall the enemy; be beforehand with sb [usu one's opponent or enemy]

1
Xiānzhìrén
先发制人
de
打击
  
/
袭击
  
/
zhànzhēng
战争
  
/
zhànlüè
战略

preemptive strike/attack/war/strategy

2
Cǎi
采取
xiānzhìrén
先发制人
de
shǒuduàn
手段

take preemptive measures