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带头人leaderHSK 7, unknown, 16 strokes, rank #54082, Very Hard
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March 24, 2026

带头人

带头人 (dàitóurén) refers to a leader or someone who takes the initiative in a group or activity. This term is often used in organizational or social contexts to denote a person who leads by example, motivating others to follow them in a particular direction or effort.

Strokes16Frequency#54082DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural note

In Chinese culture, the concept of a 带头人 is vital, especially in collective settings where harmony and cooperation are prioritized. Leaders are expected to embody the values of the group and lead by example, a reflection of Confucian ideals.

Memory tip

Imagine a leader wearing a hat (带) that signals they are ahead (头) of the group, guiding everyone else (人) on the journey. The character 带 can remind you of 'to bring along', while 头 means 'head' or 'top', signifying that this person is at the forefront.

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带头人Simplified
16Strokes
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#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7AdvancedTOCFLL5CEFRC2

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领袖 (lǐngxiù) vs 带头人 (dàitóurén): Use 领袖 when emphasizing a recognized leader or figurehead, while 带头人 focuses on someone who takes initiative and leads by example.

Usage Notes

This term is generally used in both formal and informal contexts but is particularly prevalent in discussions about teamwork and leadership. Common collocations include 带头人 in a community project or 带头人 in a business initiative. Be careful with the pronunciation of the third tone in 人, as it can be easily mispronounced.

HSK Study Tips

Although 带头人 is not an HSK vocabulary word, it connects well with leadership-related terms often encountered in HSK Level 4 and above. Students should focus on contextual usage and practice forming sentences that illustrate leadership scenarios.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 带头人 with other leadership terms like 领导 (lǐngdǎo), which is more general. For instance, saying '他是这个项目的领导人' is not wrong, but it lacks the nuance of 'taking the lead' that 带头人 conveys.

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Component characters

带dàiband
HSK 39 strokes巾
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头tóuhead
HSK 25 strokes大
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人rénman
HSK 12 strokes人
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How to say leader in Chinese

“leader” in Chinese is带头人

带头人 (dàitóurén) refers to a leader or someone who takes the initiative in a group or activity. This term is often used in organizational or social contexts to denote a person who leads by example, motivating others to follow them in a particular direction or effort.

When to use 带头人

This term is generally used in both formal and informal contexts but is particularly prevalent in discussions about teamwork and leadership. Common collocations include 带头人 in a community project or 带头人 in a business initiative. Be careful with the pronunciation of the third tone in 人, as it can be easily mispronounced.

带头人 or something close to it

领袖 (lǐngxiù) vs 带头人 (dàitóurén): Use 领袖 when emphasizing a recognized leader or figurehead, while 带头人 focuses on someone who takes initiative and leads by example.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 带头人 with other leadership terms like 领导 (lǐngdǎo), which is more general. For instance, saying '他是这个项目的领导人' is not wrong, but it lacks the nuance of 'taking the lead' that 带头人 conveys.

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