leading figure; prominent person; VIP
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesnoun
leading figure; prominent person; VIP; big shot; dignitary
Used to describe influential people in politics, business, or high society. Neutral in tone, slightly formal. Often implies someone whose presence lends prestige to an event.
Tā他
shì是
dāng当
dì地
shāng商
jiè界
de的
tóu头
miàn面
rén人
wù物
。
He is a leading figure in the local business community.
Zhè这
cì次
yàn宴
huì会
yāo邀
qǐng请
le了
gè各
háng行
gè各
yè业
de的
tóu头
miàn面
rén人
wù物
。
This banquet invited leading figures from all walks of life.
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Zuò作
wéi为
tóu头
miàn面
rén人
wù物
，
tā他
de的
yī一
yán言
yī一
xíng行
dōu都
shòu受
dào到
méi媒
tǐ体
guān关
zhù注
。
As a prominent figure, his every word and deed is scrutinized by the media.