领袖 (lǐngxiù) · leader; chief

Measure Word

一位领袖 wèi

Meanings

1 leader; chief
2 leading figure

Characters

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

Examples

HSK 5

他是一位伟大的领袖。

Tā shì yī wèi wěidà de lǐngxiù.

He is a great leader.

HSK 5

国家领袖出席了会议。

Guójiā lǐngxiù chūxí le huìyì.

The national leader attended the meeting.

HSK 6

她具有领袖气质。

Tā jùyǒu lǐngxiù 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 is more common.

Stroke Order

领 lǐng

袖 xiù

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