先驱 (xiānqū) means "pioneer" or "trailblazer." It refers to a person who is among the first to explore, develop, or lead in a particular field or endeavor.
他是中国航天事业的先驱之一。
Tā shì Zhōngguó hángtiān shìyè de xiānqū zhī yī.
He is one of the pioneers of China's aerospace industry.
这位科学家被认为是人工智能领域的先驱。
Zhè wèi kēxuéjiā bèi rènwéi shì réngōng zhìnéng lǐngyù de xiānqū.
This scientist is regarded as a pioneer in the field of artificial intelligence.
我们应该铭记那些为教育事业奋斗的先驱们。
Wǒmen yīnggāi míngjì nàxiē wèi jiàoyù shìyè fèndòu de xiānqūmen.
We should remember those pioneers who fought for the cause of education.