掌舵 zhǎngduò to steer (a ship)
How to remember 掌舵: 掌 in charge + 舵 helm = to steer (a ship).
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How it is used
- To steer a ship, and figuratively to be at the helm - 为公司掌舵 (wèi gōngsī zhǎngduò) steer the company, lead it.
- Common in leadership metaphors - the person setting direction and taking responsibility.