必须要先发制人
“We must strike first.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
我是绝对不会善罢甘休的
“I will absolutely not let this go.”
必须要 先发制人
“We must strike first.”
您说的对就是要先发制人
“You're right, we must strike first.”
Direct spoken expression in this communicative setting.
Originating from the Book of Han, this concept reflects the classical Chinese strategic ethos of acting decisively before an adversary can consolidate their advantage.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
strike first to gain the initiative / take preemptive action
A classical idiom derived from military strategy, widely used in business, legal, and personal rivalries.
must / absolutely necessary to
Expresses strong necessity or commanding resolve.