带领

帶領

dàilǐng

verb HSK 3 #4,979

Meanings

Both characters mean 'to lead' — together they emphasize actively guiding a group.

老师带领学生参观博物馆。

Lǎoshī dàilǐng xuéshēng cānguān bówùguǎn.

The teacher led the students on a museum visit.

她带领团队完成了项目。

Tā dàilǐng tuánduì wánchéng le xiàngmù.

She led the team to complete the project.

队长带领大家训练。

Duìzhǎng dàilǐng dàjiā xùnliàn.

The captain led everyone in training.

usage

带领 implies physically leading or guiding a group of people. For more abstract leadership (like leading a country), 领导 is more appropriate.

带 dài

领 lǐng