领队 lǐngduì to lead a group
to lead a group; leader of a group; captain (of sports squad)
How to remember 领队: 领 neck + 队 team = to lead a group.
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How it is used
- The team leader / group leader (of a delegation, tour, squad) - 旅行团的领队 (lǚxíngtuán de lǐngduì) the tour group's leader.
- Concrete role: the person in charge of and accompanying a group (sports, travel, delegations).
- Both noun (the leader) and verb (to lead a group); more hands-on than the lofty 领袖.