leader; chief; head
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
1 sense · 4 examplesnoun
leader; chief; head (of a group)
Often used for leaders of groups, especially in historical or martial arts contexts. Can carry negative connotations when referring to bandits or outlaws, but is neutral in general usage.
Tā他
shì是
zhè这
qún群
tǔ土
fěi匪
de的
tóu头
lǐng领
。
He is the leader of this group of bandits.
Shān山
zhài寨
de的
tóu头
lǐng领
xià下
lìng令
jiā加
qiáng强
fáng防
shǒu守
。
The mountain stronghold chief ordered strengthened defenses.
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Zhè这
wèi位
tóu头
lǐng领
hěn很
shòu受
bù部
xià下
ài爱
dài戴
。
This leader is very loved by his subordinates.
Qǐ起
yì义
jūn军
tuī推
jǔ举
tā他
wéi为
tóu头
lǐng领
。
The rebel army elected him as their leader.