先 xiān
beforehand; first; earlier; at first; originally; for the time being; for now; (prefix) my late (in referring to deceased relatives older than oneself)
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先 · 6 strokesHow to write 先 step by step
6 strokesEach frame adds one stroke, shown in dark ink over the lighter ones.
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