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出头
chū tóu
Meaning
- to take the initiative
- to stick out
- to get out of a predicament
- a little more than
Definition
从困境中解脱出来，获得自由或成功；或指出面、代表某人行事。
To extricate oneself from difficulty, gain freedom or success; or to come forward, act on behalf of someone.
Usage
常用于表示摆脱困境或出面做某事，如‘出头之日’（有出头的日子）、‘替人出头’（替人出面）。也可指在某个方面表现突出。
Often used to express escaping from difficulties or coming forward to do something, such as '出头之日' (the day of being free) or '替人出头' (to stand up for someone). It can also mean to excel in some aspect.
Examples
- 1 他经过多年努力，终于有了出头之日。 (After years of hard work, he finally had his day of success.)
- 2 她总是替别人出头，从不考虑自己。 (She always stands up for others, never thinking of herself.)
- 3 在这个行业里，新人很难出头。 (In this industry, it's hard for newcomers to make their mark.)
- 4 他不敢出头，怕惹麻烦。 (He doesn't dare to come forward for fear of getting into trouble.)
- 5 我们要为正义出头，不能沉默。 (We must come forward for justice and not stay silent.)
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