为首

wéi shǒu

HSK 2.0 Level 6 Rare

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Definitions

1. head
2. be headed by

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Word relationships

Related words

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• 带头 dài tóu 带头 dài tóu to take the lead; to be the first; to set an example 强调率先行动或引导: to take the lead; to be the first; to set an example

Synonyms

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• 领导 lǐng dǎo 领导 lǐng dǎo lead 表示在团体中担任领导角色: lead

Usage notes

Collocations

常与“以”搭配构成“以……为首”结构，表示以某人为领导或某物为主要成分。

Formality

“为首”多用于正式或新闻文体中，口语中较少单独使用。

Child Words of 为首

• 为 为 wéi: as (in the capacity of)
• 为 为 wèi: because of
• 首 首 shǒu: head