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    Using 龙头 (lóngtóu) to express "dragon head"

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    Topic & Focus

    Structure

    Adjective + 的 + 龙头

    Explanation

    龙头 (lóngtóu) literally means "dragon head" and can refer to the head of a dragon, a faucet or tap (due to its shape), or figuratively a leader or dominant force. In traditional stories, it refers to the literal head of a dragon.

    Examples

    • 舞龙的龙头需要最有经验的人来舞。

      Wǔ lóng de lóngtóu xūyào zuì yǒu jīngyàn de rén lái wǔ.

      The dragon head in the dragon dance needs to be performed by the most experienced person.

    • 厨房的龙头漏水了，得修一下。

      Chúfáng de lóngtóu lòu shuǐ le, děi xiū yīxià.

      The faucet in the kitchen is leaking and needs to be fixed.

    • 他是这个行业的龙头人物。

      Tā shì zhège hángyè de lóngtóu rénwù.

      He is the leading figure in this industry.

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