带头 (dài tóu): Take the lead / Lead the way (Verb) — Meaning & Stroke Order

The teacher took the lead in clapping, and the students followed suit.

Facing difficulties, he did not take the lead in retreating; instead, he encouraged everyone to persevere.

The manager took the lead in working overtime to speed up progress, and employees followed suit, ultimately completing the task ahead of schedule.

In the environmental protection activity, she took the lead in reducing plastic use and encouraged everyone to participate in green living.

At the family gathering, Grandpa took the lead in telling stories from his youth, and the atmosphere immediately became lively.