Sequencing with "xian" and "zai"

"先..., 在..." (xiān..., xài...) is a pattern used for sequencing events, much like "First..., then..." in English.

Here's the basic structure:

先 + Event 1 + 再 + Event 2

Some examples of this pattern:

• 我会先洗手，再吃晚饭。
• 她要先吃早饭，再去学校。