Definition
教头 historically referred to a military instructor in the Song dynasty, but today it is used more broadly for a head coach or trainer, especially in martial arts, sports, or other specialized skills. The word carries a slightly traditional or respectful tone — you might hear it in wuxia novels or when referring to a master trainer in a specific discipline.
n.
head instructorchief coach (especially in martial arts or traditional skills)
Examples
- 教头。Zhè wèi jiào tóu jiāo le wǒmen hěn duō gōngfu jìqiǎo.This head instructor taught us many kung fu techniques.
- 教头，。Tā shì wǒmen wǔshù duì de jiào tóu, jīngyàn fēicháng fēngfù.He is the head coach of our martial arts team, with very rich experience.
- 教头。Gǔdài jūnduì lǐ de jiào tóu fùzé xùnliàn shìbīng.In ancient armies, the chief military instructor was responsible for training soldiers.
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