领跑

領跑

lǐngpǎo

verb

Meanings

1 to take the lead in a race
2 to set the pace
3 to lead the pack (industry, market)

Characters

Examples

HSK 7-9

他从起跑线开始就一直领跑。

Tā cóng qǐpǎoxiàn kāishǐ jiù yīzhí lǐngpǎo.

He led the race from the starting line.

HSK 7-9

这家公司在新能源领域领跑全行业。

Zhè jiā gōngsī zài xīnnéngyuán lǐngyù lǐngpǎo quán hángyè.

This company is leading the entire industry in the new-energy sector.

Tips

usage

Common in sports commentary and business journalism. Figuratively, 领跑 + 行业/市场 means a company is the market leader; the imagery is the runner setting the pace at the front.

Stroke Order

领 lǐng

跑 pǎo