tóu​tà

guard of honor

  • created sense approved 头踏/頭踏 · tóu​tà · guard of honor — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

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    tóu​tà

    guard of honor

    (archaic) the ceremonial procession or honor guard that preceded a high-ranking official on a journey

    头 (literal) → 头/頭 · tóu · first 踏 (literal) → 踏 · tà · to follow

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  • created sense approved 头踏/頭踏 · tóu​tà · vanguard — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

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    tóu​tà

    vanguard

    the lead element of a group or the first stage of an action; a precursor

    头 (literal) → 头/頭 · tóu · first 踏 (literal) → 踏 · tà · to step on

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