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

HSK 4

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.

HSK 5

谁来领头组织这次活动？

Shéi lái lǐngtóu zǔzhī zhècì huódòng?

Who will take the lead in organizing this event?

Tips

usage

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

Stroke Order

领 lǐng

头 tóu