top leader; chief; mainstay
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Meanings
2 senses · 5 examplesnoun
the top leader; the person in charge; number one (in an organization)
Refers to the highest-ranking official or the person with ultimate authority in an organization. Often used in government, corporate, or party contexts.
Tā他
shì是
wǒ我
men们
dān单
wèi位
de的
yī一
bǎ把
shǒu手
。
He is the top leader of our unit.
Dāng当
le了
yī一
bǎ把
shǒu手
，
zé责
rèn任
gèng更
zhòng重
le了
。
Once you become the top leader, the responsibilities become heavier.
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Shì市
wěi委
shū书
jì记
shì是
shì市
lǐ里
de的
yī一
bǎ把
shǒu手
。
The municipal party secretary is the top leader of the city.
noun
the mainstay; the key member; chief partner in work
Refers to the person who plays the primary or leading role in a collaborative task. Less common than the first meaning.
Zán咱
men们
liǎ俩
dā搭
huǒ伙
gàn干
，
nǐ你
dāng当
yī一
bǎ把
shǒu手
，
wǒ我
dāng当
zhù助
shǒu手
。
Let's work together; you be the mainstay and I'll be the assistant.
Tā他
shì是
duì队
lǐ里
de的
yī一
bǎ把
shǒu手
，
shén什
me么
zhòng重
huó活
dōu都
kào靠
tā他
。
He is the mainstay of the team; all the heavy work depends on him.