为首

wéi shǒu

head

HSK 6

漢字分解

Meaning and Usage

The phrase "为首" (wéi shǒu) literally means "to be the head" or "to lead". It is commonly used to indicate the leader or the main person in charge of a group or an activity. This expression often appears in formal or written contexts, such as news reports or official statements.

Common Contexts

"为首" is frequently used to describe leadership in protests, teams, delegations, or any organized group. It emphasizes who is at the forefront or who is taking responsibility.

Collocations and Patterns

Nuances

Using "为首" highlights the leadership role explicitly and often carries a formal tone. It differs from simply saying "领导" (leader) because it stresses the position at the front or the initiative in an action.

Common Confusion

Do not confuse "为首" with "" alone, which can mean "head" or "first" but lacks the explicit leadership nuance. Also, "为首" is not used as a verb meaning "to become head" but as a descriptive phrase indicating who leads.

例文

这次抗议活动由学生为首,吸引了大量媒体关注。

Zhè cì kàngyì huódòng yóu xuéshēng wéi shǒu, xīyǐnle dàliàng méitǐ guānzhù.

This protest was led by students and attracted a lot of media attention.

他为首的团队成功完成了这项复杂的工程。

Tā wéi shǒu de tuánduì chénggōng wánchéngle zhè xiàng fùzá de gōngchéng.

The team led by him successfully completed this complex project.

在这次会议中,他为首的代表团提出了新的合作方案。

Zài zhè cì huìyì zhōng, tā wéi shǒu de dàibiǎo tuán tíchūle xīn de hézuò

In this meeting, the delegation led by him proposed a new cooperation plan.