Definition & Meaning

1.at the top of the list; be among the best of the successful candidates; come out at the top

2.refer to 前茅

Word usage

míng liè qián máo

名 列 前 茅

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1
slat the top of the list; be among the best of the successful candidates; come out at the top
- wǒ men bù kě néng měi gè rén dōu zài bān shang míng liè qián máo
  我们不可能每个人都在班上名列前茅。
  We cannot all be at the top of our class.
synonym
shǒu qū yī zhǐ首屈一指 shǔ yī shǔ èr数一数二 dú zhàn áo tóu独占鳌头 áo tóu dú zhàn鳌头独占
2
refer to 前茅

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"名列前茅" is used to describe excellent results in examinations, appraisals, and competitions.

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