遙遙領先

简 遥遥领先 · 繁 遙遙領先
Mandarin · pinyin yáo yáo lǐng xiān

Meanings

  1. (idiom) a long way in front; to lead by a wide margin
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領
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先
xiān · first, former, previous
遥
yáo · far away, distant, remote
领
lǐng · neck; collar; lead, guide
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2–2–3–1 · yao2 yao2 ling3 xian1

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jiu4 jiu4 ling5 sin1

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  1. (idiomatic) to be a long way in front; to be far ahead; to lead by a wide margin

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