送领导

送領導

sònglǐngdǎo

phrase

Meanings

1 to give a gift to one's boss / leader
2 gifting for superiors (shopping category)

Characters

to give (as gift); to send

Examples

HSK 7-9

送领导的礼物要讲究档次。

Sòng lǐngdǎo de lǐwù yào jiǎngjiu dàngcì.

Gifts for one's boss need to be of the right caliber.

HSK 7-9

他纠结着春节送领导什么。

Tā jiūjié zhe Chūnjié sòng lǐngdǎo shénme.

He's agonizing over what to give the boss for Spring Festival.

Tips

culture

A notoriously awkward category. Since the 2013 anti-corruption campaign (八项规定), 送领导 expensive items can count as bribery - especially in government and SOEs. Safe modern choices: premium local-specialty food, tea, or fruit hampers; cash, gold, and luxury liquor are avoided.

Stroke Order

送 sòng

领 lǐng

导 dǎo