争前恐后 — “To vie with each other in pressing forward”
争前恐后 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to vie with each other in pressing forward”. To scramble to be first, fearing to be left behind. Literally, “Strive for front, fear falling behind”.
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What does 争前恐后 mean?
争前恐后 (zhēng qián kǒng hòu) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to vie with each other in pressing forward”.
How do you pronounce 争前恐后?
争前恐后 is pronounced zhēng qián kǒng hòu in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 争前恐后 literally mean?
Literally, 争前恐后 means “Strive for front, fear falling behind”. It is used to mean “to vie with each other in pressing forward”.
What is the Chinese definition of 争前恐后?
争着向前，唯恐落后。同“争先恐后”。