捷足先得 — “The swiftest gets the prize”
捷足先得 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “the swiftest gets the prize”. Those who act fast will achieve their goals or get what they want first; first come, first served. Literally, “Swift foot first obtains”.
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捷足先得 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- 捷jié
- 足zú
- 先xiān
- 得dé
捷足先得 Character Breakdown
Example Sentence with 捷足先得
在抢购限量版商品时，往往是捷足先得，手快的人才能买到。
When buying limited edition items, it's often a case of the swiftest getting the prize; only those who act quickly can purchase them.
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Questions about 捷足先得
- What does 捷足先得 mean?
- 捷足先得 (jié zú xiān dé) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “the swiftest gets the prize”.
- How do you pronounce 捷足先得?
- 捷足先得 is pronounced jié zú xiān dé in Mandarin Chinese.
- What does 捷足先得 literally mean?
- Literally, 捷足先得 means “Swift foot first obtains”. It is used to mean “the swiftest gets the prize”.
- What is the Chinese definition of 捷足先得?
- 捷：快；足：脚步。比喻行动快的人先达到目的或先得到所求的东西。