This is the 5491st most frequent Chinese word.
先入
"先入" means "first to enter" or "preconceived notion."
In this sentence, '先入为主' means 'preconceived notion,' referring to forming an opinion beforehand and letting it dominate.
他对这件事情早已有了先入为主的看法。
He already had a preconceived opinion about this matter.
Here, '先入' literally means 'enter first,' suggesting the action of entering a location prior to another event.
在讨论之前,我们先入场找到座位吧。
Before the discussion begins, let's enter the venue and find seats.
In this context, '先入' signifies a 'first impression' or 'initial understanding,' often leading to misunderstanding when not clarified.