Zài kànghóng qiǎngxiǎn zhōng, tā yìmǎdāngxiān, chōng zài zuì qiánmiàn.
In the flood rescue effort he charged ahead, rushing to the front line.
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From Shi Nai'an's Ming-dynasty 《水浒传》 ch. 96: 即便勒兵列阵，一马当先，驰下山来，犹如天崩地塌之势。 The commander rides forth at the head of his troops like the sky falling and earth splitting.
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Strongly positive, praises courage and leadership by example. Often paired with 带头 (lead off) or 冲在前面 (charge to the front). Contrast with 跟在后面 (trail behind).
