先下手为强 (xiān xià shǒu wéi qiáng)

先下手为强

(xiān xià shǒu wéi qiáng)
English Translation:“The first to strike is stronger.”

Meaning:
Whoever acts first has the advantage. This proverb encourages taking action early.

Example:
他抢先行动，最终赢得了比赛，先下手为强。
(He took action first and won the competition—“the first to strike is stronger.”)

Source: Hello Mandarin