Meanings of 带领
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AI Study Notes for 带领
引导 (yǐn dǎo) vs 带领 (dài lǐng): Use 引导 when emphasizing guidance without authority, while 带领 implies a more authoritative leadership role.
Be careful not to confuse 带领 (dài lǐng) with 带 (dài), which simply means 'to carry' or 'to bring'. This word is more formal and is often used in professional or serious contexts. Common collocations include 带领团队 (dài lǐng tuánduì - lead a team) or 带领学生 (dài lǐng xuéshēng - guide students).
As an HSK Level 6 word, 带领 connects with other leadership-related vocabulary such as 领导 (lǐngdǎo - leadership) and 指导 (zhǐdǎo - to instruct). Focus on using it in context with other terms related to teamwork and guidance in your conversations.
Learners often confuse 带领 with simply using 带 (dài) when they want to say 'bring' or 'take'. For instance, saying '我带领你去商店' (Wǒ dàilǐng nǐ qù shāngdiàn - I lead you to the store) is incorrect; a more appropriate phrase would be '我带你去商店' (Wǒ dài nǐ qù shāngdiàn).
Pronunciation of 带领
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How to say to guide in Chinese
“to guide” in Chinese is带领
带领 (dài lǐng) means to guide or lead someone or a group towards a specific direction or goal. It is commonly used in contexts involving leadership, such as guiding a team in a project or leading a group in an expedition. The nuance often implies a sense of responsibility and authority in the act of leading.
When to use 带领
Be careful not to confuse 带领 (dài lǐng) with 带 (dài), which simply means 'to carry' or 'to bring'. This word is more formal and is often used in professional or serious contexts. Common collocations include 带领团队 (dài lǐng tuánduì - lead a team) or 带领学生 (dài lǐng xuéshēng - guide students).
带领 or something close to it
引导 (yǐn dǎo) vs 带领 (dài lǐng): Use 引导 when emphasizing guidance without authority, while 带领 implies a more authoritative leadership role.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 带领 with simply using 带 (dài) when they want to say 'bring' or 'take'. For instance, saying '我带领你去商店' (Wǒ dàilǐng nǐ qù shāngdiàn - I lead you to the store) is incorrect; a more appropriate phrase would be '我带你去商店' (Wǒ dài nǐ qù shāngdiàn).
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Grammar Patterns of 带领
带领 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. It carries 2 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
Complete the Sentence
她____一群孩子去法国过复活节。
She spends her Easter holidays taking groups of children to France.
Example Sentences for 带领 (4)
Frequently Asked Questions about 带领
Yes, 带领 is primarily used in formal contexts, especially in professional or educational settings.
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