带领

• Pinyin: dài lǐng
• Hanzi breakdown: 带 (carry/lead) + 领 (lead/collar)

Meaning

To lead; to guide; to head. To be in charge of a group and direct them towards a goal.

Emphasises active leadership and guidance, whether in a professional, military, or casual setting. Stronger than 带 alone, implying responsibility for the group's direction and outcome.

Examples

1. 老师带领学生们参观了博物馆。 The teacher led the students on a visit to the museum.
2. 队长带领大家完成了这次任务。 The team captain led everyone to complete this mission.
3. 她带领团队赢得了比赛的冠军。 She led the team to win the championship.

Usage Guide

Context: work, sports, education

Tone: authoritative

Do Say

• 他带领我们去了山顶。(He led us to the mountain top.)
• 经理带领新员工熟悉了公司环境。(The manager guided the new employees around the company.)

Don't Say

• 我带领了一本书 (Don't use 带领 for objects — it is only used for leading people or groups; use 带 for bringing items)

Origin & History

Compound of 带 (carry, lead) and 领 (lead, guide), both reinforcing the idea of guiding others.

Cultural Context

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal