Definition
导 is a bound morpheme — it cannot stand alone as a verb in modern Chinese. You will always see it fused into compounds where it contributes the meaning of 'lead, guide, direct, or transmit'. Common words include 领导 (lǐngdǎo, to lead), 指导 (zhǐdǎo, to guide/instruct), 导演 (dǎoyǎn, film director), 导游 (dǎoyóu, tour guide), and 导致 (dǎozhì, to cause/lead to).
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(bound morpheme) to leadto guideto directto conduct
Examples
- 。Zhè wèi lǐng dǎo hěn yǒu nénglì.This leader is very capable.
- 。Lǎoshī zài nàixīn de zhǐ dǎo xuéshēng.The teacher is patiently guiding students.
- 。Zhè bù diànyǐng de dǎo yǎn hěn yǒumíng.The director of this film is very famous.
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