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出頭

Pronunciation: /ʈ͡ʂʰu⁵⁵ tʰoʊ̯³⁵/

“出頭” is a Chinese word. Its 8 meanings in English:

verb

  1. to free oneself (from misery, persecution, etc.); to hold up one's head
  2. to appear in public and take the initiative; to come forward and take the lead
  3. to have the tip exposed (of an object)
  4. to exceed by a little; to be a little over
  5. to be outstanding; to succeed (in one's career, etc.)

noun

  1. program; show; repertoire
  2. remainder; surplus
  3. outside
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