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先驅

简先驱 · 繁先驅

Mandarin · pinyin xiān qū

to pioneer
pioneer; trailblazer

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先: xiān · first, former, previous
驅: Look up this written character
驱: qū · spur a horse on; expel, drive away

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1–1 · xian1 qu1

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sin1 keoi1

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noun

pioneer; groundbreaker

verb

to lead the way; to open up a path

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