领袖

領袖

lǐngxiù

noun HSK 6 #3,658

Measure Word

一位领袖 wèi

Meanings

1 leader; chief
2 leading figure

Characters

collar; to lead

Collar and sleeve — the most visible parts of clothing, symbolizing a leader who stands out.

Examples

他是一位伟大的领袖。

Tā shì yī wèi wěidà de lǐng xiù.

He is a great leader.

国家领袖出席了会议。

Guójiā lǐng xiù chūxí le huìyì.

The national leader attended the meeting.

她具有领袖气质。

Tā jùyǒu lǐng xiù qìzhì.

She has the qualities of a leader.

Tips

usage

领袖 carries a sense of grandeur — it's used for political leaders, revolutionary figures, and major leaders. For business leaders, 领导 (lǐngdǎo) is more common.

Stroke Order

领 lǐng

袖 xiù