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The Chinese word "首领" is formed by combining two characters: "首", which originally means "head", and "领", which originally means "neck". These body parts are metaphorically extended to represent roles of guidance and control, as the head directs the body and the neck supports and turns the head. Together, they create a compound meaning where "首" emphasizes being the foremost or chief, and "领" emphasizes leading or commanding, thus collectively conveying the concept of a "leader" or "chieftain" through this vivid anatomical analogy.

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我们的首领非常聪明。

Wǒmen de shǒulǐng fēicháng cōngmíng.

Our leader is very intelligent.

部落的首领带领大家打猎。

Bùluò de shǒulǐng dàilǐng dàjiā dǎliè.

The tribe's leader leads everyone in hunting.

这位年轻的首领赢得了所有人的尊重。

Zhè wèi niánqīng de shǒulǐng yíngdéle suǒyǒu rén de zūnzhòng.

This young leader has won everyone's respect.

在危急时刻，首领做出了明智的决定。

Zài wēijí shíkè, shǒulǐng zuò chūle míngzhì de juédìng.

In critical moments, the leader made a wise decision.

尽管面临诸多挑战，这位首领依然坚持自己的理念，并成功带领团队前进。

Jǐnguǎn miànlín zhūduō tiǎozhàn, zhè wèi shǒulǐng yīrán jiānchí zìjǐ de lǐniàn, bìng chénggōng dàilǐng tuánduì qiánjìn.

Despite facing many challenges, this leader still adhered to his principles and successfully led the team forward.

Word Definition - 首领

shǒu lǐng head; boss; chief

Individual Character Details

首 shǒu
领 lǐng