先
发
制
人
x
i
ā
n
f
ā
z
h
ì
r
é
n
Definitions
1. to gain the initiative by striking first (idiom); to preempt
2. to anticipate
3. preemptive
Components
先发
xiān fā
–
initial
制
zhì
–
to manufacture
人
rén
–
man