先入为主 in English xian1 ru4 wei2 zhu3 Meaning

Meanings

  • the first impression is the strongest
  • to hold a preconceived notion (about sth)

Simplified Characters

先 入 为 主

Traditional Characters

先 入 為 主

Pinyin

xian1 ru4 wei2 zhu3

Literal

Literal explanation, with pronunciation and meaning of each character.

先xian1early 入ru4to enter 为wei4as (in the capacity of) 主zhu3owner