Definition
首领 primarily means 'leader' or 'chieftain', often used for tribal, military, or historical group leaders. Its literal meaning 'head and neck' is archaic and rarely used in modern Chinese. Unlike the more general 领导 (lǐngdǎo), 首领 carries a sense of authority over a specific group, often with a traditional or hierarchical connotation.
n.
leaderchieftain (of a tribe, military unit, or group)(archaic/literary) head and neck
Examples
- 首领。Zhège bùluò de shǒu lǐng juédìng yǔ línzú jiéméng.The chieftain of this tribe decided to form an alliance with the neighboring tribe.
- 首领。Pànjūn de shǒu lǐng zài zhàndòu zhōng bèi fú.The rebel leader was captured during the battle.
- 首领。Gǔdài bùluò shǒu lǐng de quánlì wǎngwǎng shìxí.The power of ancient tribal chieftains was often hereditary.
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