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先走一步

Mandarin · pinyin xiān zǒu yī bù

to leave first (courteous expression used to excuse oneself)
(euphemism) to predecease; to die first (e.g. before one's spouse)

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先: xiān · first, former, previous
走: zǒu · walk, go on foot; run; leave; Kangxi radical 156
一: yī · one; a, an; alone
步: bù · step, pace; walk, stroll

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1–3–1–4 · xian1 zou3 yi1 bu4

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