捷足先登(jié zú xiān dēng)

4 characters

the quick-footed climb up first (idiom)

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Word information

Pinyin
jié zú xiān dēng
Meaning
the quick-footed climb up first (idiom)
HSK level
Characters
4
Traditional
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