领头

領頭

lǐngtóu

verb #12,422

Meanings

1 to take the lead
2 to be first to start

Characters

to lead; collar

Examples

谁来领头组织这次活动？

Shéi lái lǐngtóu zǔzhī zhè cì huódòng?

Who will take the lead in organizing this event?

他总是领头冲在最前面。

Tā zǒngshì lǐngtóu chōng zài zuì qiánmiàn.

He always takes the lead and charges to the front.

Tips

usage

领头 is often used with 羊 to form 领头羊 (lǐngtóuyáng, bellwether) — the lead sheep in a flock, used figuratively for a leader or trendsetter in any field.

Stroke Order

领 lǐng

头 tóu