头牌

Traditional: 頭牌

tóu pái

Dictionary entry

tablet announcing the name of leading actor in a theatrical production

What does 头牌 mean?

头牌 (tóu pái) has the following dictionary meaning.

1tablet announcing the name of leading actor in a theatrical production

2by extension, the lead role

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头tóuhead · hair style 牌páisignboard; plaque; plate; tablet (CL:塊|块[kuai4]) · brand; trademark

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头牌

tóu pái

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