Definition
带路 (dài lù) means 'to lead the way' – it's about showing someone the physical route to a destination. Unlike 带领 (dài lǐng, to lead a group) or 导游 (dǎo yóu, to guide tourists), 带路 focuses on indicating the path. It can also be used figuratively to mean 'to guide/instruct' someone in a broader sense.
verb
to lead the wayto show the way(figurative) to guideto instruct
Examples
- 带路，。Nǐ dài lù, wǒmen gēnzhe nǐ.You lead the way, we'll follow you.
- ，。Tā gěi wǒmen dài guò yí cì lù, suǒyǐ rènshi zhèlǐ.He showed us the way once, so he knows this place.
- ，带路，。Zhè wèi jiàoshòu bùjǐn jiāo shū, hái gěi xuésheng dài lù, bāngzhù tāmen zhǎo dào yánjiū fāngxiàng.This professor not only teaches but also guides students, helping them find their research direction.
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