ding2 tau4 zan6頂頭陣顶头阵

Jyutpingding2 tau4 zan6

Yaledíng tàuh jahn

Definition

To lead an attack, serve as the vanguard, or be at the forefront.

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How it's used

Originating from military or competitive contexts, this phrase describes being the first person to face a challenge or confront an opponent. It carries a sense of bravery or taking on a heavy responsibility at the start of an endeavor. You will often hear it used in sports, business negotiations, or even when someone has to be the first to speak up in a difficult meeting.

Examples

gam1今ci3次bei2比coi3賽jau4由keoi5佢fu6負zaak3責ding2頂tau4頭zan6陣。

He is responsible for leading the charge in this competition.

nei5你gam2敢m4唔gam2敢heoi3去ding2頂tau4頭zan6陣aa4呀？

Do you dare to go and take the lead?

Common phrases

fu6負zaak3責ding2頂tau4頭zan6陣

responsible for leading the charge

ceot1出min6面ding2頂tau4頭zan6陣

stepping out to take the lead

Common mistake

Do not confuse this with simply being the first in a queue or line, as it specifically implies an active, confrontational, or challenging role rather than just a position in a sequence.