Definition & Meaning

be the first; set an example; take the initiative to do something

Word usage

dài tóu

带 头

Level:

NHSK 789－1 SW HSK 3

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v.be the first; set an example; take the initiative to do something
- tā men dài tóu fǎn duì kǒng bù huó dòng
  她们带头反对恐怖活动。
  They take the lead in fighting terrorism.
- yīng guó dài tóu xiàng kǒng bù zhǔ yì xuān zhàn
  英国带头向恐怖主义宣战。
  The U.K. took the lead in declaring war on terrorism.
- gàn bù yīng dài tóu zūn jì shǒu fǎ
  干部应带头遵纪守法
  Cadres must set an example in observing discipline and abiding by the law.
- dài tóu zuò yòng
  带头作用
  play a leading role
- dài tóu fā yán
  带头发言
  be the first to speak; break the ice
- dài tóu xué kē
  带头学科
  leading subject
- dài tóu zhàn shèng kùn nán
  带头战胜困难
  lead the way in overcoming difficulties
- dài tóu gǎi jìn qǐ yè guǎn lǐ
  带头改进企业管理
  take the lead in improving enterprise management
- dài tóu chōng fēng
  带头冲锋
  lead the charge
synonym
fā dòng发动 dài dòng带动
antonym
yā wěi压尾

Word usage

Separable word
"带" and "头" can be combined as one word, or be used separately with other elements inserted.
- 你给大家带个头，示范一下。
  You can take the lead and set an example for everyone.
- 他从没带过一次头。
  He has never been the first one time.
- 昨天闹事谁带的头？
  Who was the trouble-maker yesterday?

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