Chinese word

领袖

Pronunciation

Pinyinlǐng xiù

Meaning

  • nounleader

Example

他是公司的领袖。tā shì gōng sī de lǐng xiù

He is the leader of the company.

Illustration for 领袖 (leader)

More examples

他被视为国家的领袖。tā bèi shì wéi guó jiā de lǐng xiù

He is regarded as the leader of the country.

Core concept

The central person whom a group looks to for direction, decisions, or public representation.

Common phrases

  • 政治领袖zhèng zhì lǐng xiù

    political leader

  • 国家领袖guó jiā lǐng xiù

    national leader

  • 群众领袖qún zhòng lǐng xiù

    leader of the masses

  • 行业领袖háng yè lǐng xiù

    industry leader

Similar words

领导líng dǎo: A person who directs a group's work and policies and gives instructions.
领导人líng dǎo rén: A person officially recognized as the leader of a government or organization.
首脑shóu nǎo: The top person in a country or large organization who makes important decisions.

Definition in Chinese

在某一领域或团体中被多数人认可并跟随，起带头或代表作用的人。zài mǒu yì lǐng yù huò tuán tǐ zhōng bèi duō shù rén rèn kě bìng gēn suí qǐ dài tóu huò dài biǎo zuò yòng de rén

Word origin

领 (lǐng, "collar") and 袖 (xiù, "sleeve") are both parts of clothing, and their pairing extends from the garment to the person who stands out and leads a group.

Usage tips

  • The word fits political, social, artistic, and business groups, so its scope is wider than a political title, but its elevated tone makes it less natural for a casual compliment.

Other meanings

  • chiefnoun

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