领导 (lǐng dǎo) — (verb) to lead, to guide; (noun) leader, leadership

Definition

Both a verb ('to lead/guide') and a noun for the person or role of leader. Versus 领先 (be ahead in a competition), 领导 is the general leader-of-people sense, not a sports/tech lead.

verb
to leadto guide
noun
leaderleadership
Measure word · 位, 个

Examples

  • 领导
    Zhè wèi lǐng dǎo hěn yǒu jīng yàn.
    This leader is very experienced.
  • 领导
    Tā lǐng dǎo wǒ men wán chéng le rèn wu.
    He led us to complete the task.
  • 领导
    Xīn de lǐng dǎo jì huà ràng dà jiā gèng nǔ lì.
    The new leadership plan made everyone work harder.

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