领班

領班

lǐngbān

noun #19,279

Measure Word

一个领班 gè

Meanings

1 supervisor
2 foreman
3 head waiter
4 team leader

Characters

to lead; to manage

team; shift; class

Examples

餐厅领班负责安排座位。

Cāntīng lǐngbān fùzé ānpái zuòwèi.

The head waiter is in charge of seating arrangements.

工地领班在指挥工人干活。

Gōngdì lǐngbān zài zhǐhuī gōngrén gànhuó.

The site foreman is directing the workers.

Tips

memory

领 (to lead) + 班 (shift/team) — the person who leads a shift or team. Works for both hospitality (head waiter) and construction (foreman).

Stroke Order

领 lǐng

班 bān