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first of all; to begin with; before everything

1.AdverbSino-Korean: 于先

  1. 1

    first of all; to begin with; before everything

    Before doing something.

    Korean definition: 어떤 일에 앞서서.

    • When you come back from going out, you should wash your hands first of all.

    • Jisu decided to finish her homework first and then have dinner.

  2. 2

    for now; lacking anything better

    Although it is not enough.

    Korean definition: 아쉬운 대로.

    • Let's stop here for now today and discuss the rest when we meet tomorrow.

    • I didn't really like those clothes, but decided to try them on for now.

2.NounSino-Korean: 優先

  1. 1

    priority; preference

    The act of giving someone or something special treatment over others.

    Korean definition: 다른 것에 앞서서 특별하게 대함.

    • For my mother, her children always came before herself.

    • To maintain relationships for a long time, it seems a considerate heart comes first.