优先
To have priority or to take precedence over others. Essential for discussing resource allocation or time management.
Examples
3 of 5在处理任务时，我们应该优先考虑紧急的事情。
When handling tasks, we should prioritize urgent matters.
政府应优先投资教育和医疗。
The government should prioritize investment in education and healthcare.
持有会员卡的人可以享受优先服务。
Members can enjoy priority service.
Word Family
Memory Tip
优 (excellent/first) + 先 (first/before). Being excellent enough to go first.
Quick Quiz
在招聘过程中，英语能力强的人会被______考虑。
Correct!
The correct answer is: 优先
Examples
在处理任务时，我们应该优先考虑紧急的事情。
businessWhen handling tasks, we should prioritize urgent matters.
政府应优先投资教育和医疗。
academicThe government should prioritize investment in education and healthcare.
持有会员卡的人可以享受优先服务。
formalMembers can enjoy priority service.
我优先选了这个座位。
informalI prioritized picking this seat.
录取时，有相关经验者优先。
everydayPriority will be given to those with relevant experience during admission.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
女士优先
ladies first
择优录取
enroll on the basis of merit
优先照顾
give preferential care
Often Confused With
重点 is 'emphasis' or 'main point', while 优先 is 'priority' in terms of order or importance.
Usage Notes
Often used in the phrase '优先考虑' (prioritize).
Common Mistakes
Using 优先 to mean 'better' (应使用 '更好').
Memory Tip
优 (excellent/first) + 先 (first/before). Being excellent enough to go first.
Word Origin
From '优' (excellent/superior) and '先' (first/before).
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
在招聘过程中，英语能力强的人会被______考虑。
Correct!
The correct answer is: 优先
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