龙头
lóngtóu
Description
“龙头”本来是指龙的头，但现在常常用来说水龙头，就是家里放水的那个东西。
"龙头" originally means the head of a dragon, but now it is often used to refer to a faucet, the thing that lets water flow at home.
它也可以用来说一个行业里最厉害、最重要的公司。
It can also be used to refer to the most powerful and important company in an industry.
Meanings
龙头lóngtóu
faucet, tap (for water)
请把龙头关好，别浪费水。
Please turn off the faucet tightly to avoid wasting water.
龙头lóngtóu
leader; leading company in an industry
这家公司是行业里的龙头。
This company is the leader in the industry.
龙头lóngtóu
handlebar (of a bicycle)
他双手握着自行车的龙头。
He held the bicycle handlebars with both hands.
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Notes
- Etymology
龙 (dragon) + 头 (head); water taps were once shaped like dragon heads.
- Nuance
'leading company' sense often appears as 龙头企业 or 龙头股 (leading stock).
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