牽頭 qiān tóu

to take the lead; to coordinate (a combined operation)

Word data

HSK Not in HSK
Frequency Unknown

Definitions

  1. 1. to take the lead
  2. 2. to coordinate (a combined operation)
  3. 3. to mediate
  4. 4. a go-between (e.g. marriage broker)
  5. 5. to lead (an animal by the head)

Characters

Character Meaning
牽 qiān
to lead along; to pull (an animal on a tether); to draw in
頭 tóu
head; the top; end