lung4 tau4龍頭龙头
Jyutpinglung4 tau4
Yalelùhng tàuh
Definition
A dragon's head, or a leading, outstanding figure, community, or company.
- the head of a dragon
- an industry leader; an outstanding representative
- slangthe leader of a triad or gang
colloquialpeoplework
How it's used
Refers primarily to the most dominant or influential entity in a specific sector or organization. While it carries a sense of prestige in business contexts, it retains a strong association with hierarchy and power dynamics in underworld or gang terminology. It is rarely used to describe a literal dragon head outside of mythology or decorative arts.
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His company is the industry leader, and many people are fighting to get in.
Who is actually the leader of this gang?
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the literal water faucet, which is also called 龍頭 in Cantonese. Context is essential to distinguish between a business leader and a plumbing fixture.
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Grammar guides
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