打头

打頭

dǎtóu

verb #13,847

Meanings

1 to take the lead; to go first
2 to be at the head (of a line, group, etc.)

Characters

to strike; to do

Examples

HSK 2

你打头，我们跟在后面。

Nǐ dǎtóu, wǒmen gēn zài hòumian.

You go first, we'll follow behind.

HSK 5

他总是打头阵。

Tā zǒngshì dǎtóuzhèn.

He always takes the lead.

Tips

usage

Often extended to 打头阵, meaning to be the vanguard or take the lead in a battle or endeavor.

Stroke Order

打 dǎ

头 tóu