出头 (chū tóu): Emerge (Verb) — Meaning & Stroke Order

He stepped forward to help me carry things.

He is introverted and never steps forward in group activities.

After years of hard work, this young scientist has finally emerged in the academic world.

As the team leader, he often takes the lead in solving tricky problems.

Don't always let him take the lead; you should also take the initiative to shoulder some responsibilities.