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

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.

这家公司在新能源领域领跑全行业。

Zhè jiā gōngsī zài xīn néngyuán 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