Definition
领袖 (lǐngxiù) is a formal, high-level word for a leader of a country, political movement, or major organization — it carries great importance and respect. It is stronger and more formal than 领导 (lǐngdǎo), which can apply to any leadership role, and broader than 领队 (lǐngduì) or 队长 (duìzhǎng), which are about leading a specific team or group.
noun
(formal) leaderchief (of a country, movement, or organization)
Examples
- 领袖。Zhè wèi lǐng xiù dàilǐng rénmín zǒuxiàng fánróng.This leader led the people toward prosperity.
- 领袖。Nà wèi lǐng xiù de sīxiǎng yǐngxiǎng le xǔduō rén.That leader's thoughts influenced many people.
- 领袖，。Zuòwéi yí wèi guójiā lǐng xiù, tā měitiān dōu yào chǔlǐ hěn duō zhòngyào de shìqing.As a national leader, he has to handle many important matters every day.
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