wai4 sau2為首为首

Jyutpingwai4 sau2

Yalewàih sáu

動詞Uncommon

Definition

To lead, head, or be the leader; to be the most important or come first.

to lead; to head; to be the leader
to come first; to be the most important

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How it's used

Primarily used in formal or journalistic contexts to describe a group organized under a specific leader or entity. While it functions as a verb, it is almost exclusively used in the structure以某人為首 to denote who is at the helm of a movement or organization.

Examples

keoi5佢dei6哋ji5以go2嗰go3個lou5老sai3細wai4為sau2首，zou6做mat1乜dou1都teng1聽keoi5佢waa6話。

They take that boss as their leader and listen to him for everything.

le1呢baan1班jan4人ji5以keoi5佢wai4為sau2首，seng4成jat6日喺hai2街gaai1度dou6搞gaau2事。

This group of people is led by him and they are always causing trouble on the street.

Common phrases

ji5以mau5某jan4人wai4為sau2首

headed by someone

Common mistake

Avoid using this in casual conversation to describe a simple group leader or a captain, as it carries a slightly heavy or official tone. For everyday situations, words like 帶頭 or 領隊 are much more natural.