领导 lǐngdǎo lead
lead; leading; to lead; leadership; leader
How to remember 领导: 领 neck + 导 guide = lead.
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How it is used
- A leader/leadership; to lead - 公司领导 (gōngsī lǐngdǎo) company leaders; 在……的领导下 (zài…de lǐngdǎo xià) under the leadership of.
- Commonly the boss/higher-ups as a noun (领导 said respectfully of one's superior). Measure word 位 (wèi). Also the verb 'to lead/head'.
Example sentences
- 我们需要称职的领导人。 Wǒmen xūyào chènzhí de lǐngdǎorén.We need competent leaders.