独占鳌头

MEANING

1. 壹动verb

   (idiom) to come first in triennial palace examinations (refers to the carved stone turtle head in front of the imperial palace, next to which the most successful candidate in the imperial examinations was entitled to stand); to be the champion; to be the very best in any field

   • tādúzhànáotóu,yíngdelebǐsài.

     他独占鳌头，赢得了比赛。🔊

     He stood out as the clear winner and took first place in the competition.