vanguard; pioneer; trailblazer
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Meanings
2 senses · 5 examplesnoun
vanguard; advance guard (troops)
Refers literally to the leading military units in battle or on the march. Historically could also refer to the commander of such units.
Xiān先
fēng锋
bù部
duì队
yǐ已
jīng经
dù渡
guò过
le了
hé河
liú流
。
The vanguard has already crossed the river.
Jiāng将
jūn军
rèn任
mìng命
tā他
wéi为
zhè这
cì次
xíng行
dòng动
de的
xiān先
fēng锋
。
The general appointed him as the vanguard for this operation.
noun
pioneer; trailblazer; forerunner
Metaphorical extension of the military term. Describes a person, group, or entity that leads the way in a particular field, movement, or activity.
Zhè这
jiā家
gōng公
sī司
shì是
rén人
gōng工
zhì智
néng能
lǐng领
yù域
de的
kāi开
lù路
xiān先
fēng锋
。
This company is a trailblazer in the field of artificial intelligence.
Tā他
zài在
qīng青
nián年
zhōng中
fā发
huī挥
le了
xiān先
fēng锋
mó模
fàn范
zuò作
yòng用
。
He played an exemplary and pioneering role among the youth.
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Qīng青
nián年
xiān先
fēng锋
duì队
jī积
jí极
cān参
yù与
shè社
qū区
fú服
wù务
。
The Youth Vanguard actively participates in community service.