English–Chinese
“take the lead” in Chinese
How to say “take the lead” in Chinese
“Take the lead” in Chinese is 带头 (dài tóu).
One person starts moving first so others have a clear model to follow.
Example sentences with 带头
在志愿活动中，他带头组织群众清理河道。zài zhì yuàn huó dòng zhōng tā dài tóu zǔ zhī qún zhòng qīng lǐ hé dào
During the volunteer activity, he took the lead in organizing people to clean up the river.
Tips for using 带头
- English speakers may associate leadership mainly with planning or managing, but this word often highlights the first visible action even when no formal leader exists.
Other Chinese words for “take the lead”
这件事由我来牵头处理。zhè jiàn shì yóu wǒ lái qiān tóu chú lǐ
I will take the lead in handling this matter.