头领

頭領

tóulǐng

noun #14,454

Meanings

1 leader
2 head
3 chief
4 ringleader

Characters

head; top; first

to lead; neck; collar

Examples

HSK 1

他是这帮人的头领。

Tā shì zhè bāng rén de tóulǐng.

He is the leader of this group.

HSK 7-9

海盗头领下令进攻。

Hǎidào tóulǐng xiàlìng jìngōng.

The pirate chief ordered the attack.

Tips

register

Somewhat old-fashioned or literary. Often used for leaders of bandits, rebels, pirates, or informal groups. For modern leadership, 领导 or 首领 are more common.

Stroke Order

头 tóu

领 lǐng