首领 (shǒu lǐng) — leader, chieftain (of a tribe, military unit, or group); (archaic/literary) head and neck

Definition

A formal or literary word for the 'leader' or 'chieftain' of a tribe, military unit, or other group. Use 领袖 (more political/state-level) when referring to the head of a nation or major organization.

noun
leaderchieftain (of a tribe, military unit, or group)(archaic/literary) head and neck
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Examples

  • 首领
    Zhè ge bù luò de shǒu lǐng jué dìng yǔ lín zú jié méng.
    The chieftain of this tribe decided to form an alliance with the neighboring tribe.
  • 首领
    Pàn jūn de shǒu lǐng zài zhàn dòu zhōng bèi fú.
    The rebel leader was captured during the battle.
  • 首领
    Gǔ dài bù luò shǒu lǐng de quán lì wǎng wǎng shì xí.
    The power of ancient tribal chieftains was often hereditary.

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