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    Describing something as a priority with 优先 (yōuxiān)

    Degree & Intensity
    Sequence & Order

    Structure

    优先 + Noun / 作为 + 优先 + 事项

    Explanation

    优先 (yōuxiān) means "priority" or "preferential" and is used to indicate that something should be given precedence. It can function as an adjective modifying nouns or as an adverb meaning "first" or "with priority." It is common in formal and organizational contexts.

    Examples

    • 安全问题是我们的优先事项。

      ānquán wèntí shì wǒmen de yōuxiān shìxiàng.

      Safety is our top priority.

    • 老人和孕妇可以优先上车。

      lǎorén hé yùnfù kěyǐ yōuxiān shàng chē.

      Elderly people and pregnant women may board first.

    • 公司决定优先处理客户的投诉。

      gōngsī juédìng yōuxiān chǔlǐ kèhù de tóusù.

      The company decided to prioritize handling customer complaints.

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