恐后争先 — “Vying with each other to be the first”
恐后争先 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “Vying with each other to be the first”. Fearing to lag behind and striving to be first; eager to get ahead. Literally, “Fear behind, contend first”.
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在这次的才艺表演中，同学们都恐后争先地展示自己的绝活，现场气氛热烈。
In this talent show, the students eagerly vied with each other to be the first to showcase their unique skills, making the atmosphere very lively.
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What does 恐后争先 mean?
恐后争先 (kǒng hòu zhēng xiān) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “Vying with each other to be the first”.
How do you pronounce 恐后争先?
恐后争先 is pronounced kǒng hòu zhēng xiān in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 恐后争先 literally mean?
Literally, 恐后争先 means “Fear behind, contend first”. It is used to mean “Vying with each other to be the first”.
What is the Chinese definition of 恐后争先?
指害怕落后，追求上进。