Definition
先锋队 is a compound noun meaning 'vanguard' or 'pioneer force', most commonly used in political and historical discourse to describe a group that leads and guides others. In the Chinese context, it carries strong ideological weight — the Chinese Communist Party is frequently referred to as the 'vanguard of the working class' (工人阶级的先锋队). It is a set phrase often appearing in official documents, speeches, and revolutionary narratives.
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vanguardleading force (especially in political, revolutionary, or organizational contexts)
Examples
- 先锋队。Zhōngguó Gòngchǎndǎng shì gōngrén jiējí de xiān fēng duì.The Chinese Communist Party is the vanguard of the working class.
- 先锋队。Zhè zhī duìwǔ zài gǎigé zhōng qǐ dào le xiān fēng duì de zuòyòng.This team played a vanguard role in the reform.
- 先锋队。Lìshǐ shàng de gémìng xiān fēng duì wèi guójiā dúlì zuò chū le jùdà gòngxiàn.The revolutionary vanguard in history made great contributions to national independence.
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