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

你打头，我们跟在后面。

Nǐ dǎtóu, wǒmen gēn zài hòumian.

You go first, we'll follow behind.

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