English–Chinese
“number one” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyintóu hào
Example
头号任务是保证安全。tóu hào rèn wù shì bǎo zhèng ān quán
The number-one task is to ensure safety.
How to say “number one” in Chinese
“Number one” in Chinese is 头号 (tóu hào).
A place at the very top of a scale of importance, urgency, or public concern.
Example sentences with 头号
警方已把他列为头号嫌疑人。jǐng fāng yǐ bǎ tā liè wéi tóu hào xián yí rén
The police have already listed him as the number-one suspect.
Tips for using 头号
- The word often gives a statement a weightier tone than a casual ranking, so it appears especially naturally when conversation deals with safety, risks, duties, or major public concerns.