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掌舵

zhǎngduò
verb HSK 7-9 #19,916

Meanings

  1. 1 to steer (a ship)
  2. 2 to be at the helm
  3. 3 to take charge
  4. 4 to lead

Examples

HSK 7-9
船长亲自掌舵，带领船队穿过风暴。
Chuánzhǎng qīnzì zhǎngduò, dàilǐng chuánduì chuānguò fēngbào.
The captain personally took the helm and led the fleet through the storm.
HSK 7-9
新任CEO将掌舵公司走向未来。
Xīnrèn CEO jiāng zhǎngduò gōngsī zǒuxiàng wèilái.
The new CEO will take the helm and lead the company toward the future.

Tips

usage
掌舵 is frequently used figuratively to mean 'to be in charge' or 'to lead an organization', not just literal steering of a boat.

Stroke Order

掌 zhǎng
舵 duò