舵手

• Pinyin: duò shǒu
• Desglose de hanzi: 舵 = 舟 (boat) + 它 (phonetic component) — the device used to steer a boat; 手 = hand — by extension, a skilled practitioner

Significado

Timonel; (fig.) líder que guía el rumbo.

舵手 carries strong political and metaphorical resonance in modern Chinese. It evokes leadership, direction, and steadiness under pressure. Used in historical and political rhetoric as well as in business leadership discussions. 掌舵人 is a close synonym.

Ejemplos

1. 在企业最困难的时期，正是这位CEO作为舵手，带领团队渡过了危机。
2. 一艘远航的船需要技术精湛的舵手，一个发展中的国家同样需要有远见的领导者。
3. 她凭借二十年的行业经验，成为公司转型期当之无愧的舵手。

Guía de uso

Contexto: leadership, politics, maritime, metaphor

Tono: elevated

Correcto

• 在那段波涛汹涌的历史岁月中，他以坚定的信念和卓越的战略眼光，成为引领国家前进的舵手。(During those turbulent historical years, he became the helmsman guiding the nation forward with steadfast conviction and outstanding strategic vision.)
• 一支优秀的研究团队不仅需要有能力的成员，更需要一位目光长远、沉着冷静的舵手来把握整体方向。(An outstanding research team needs not only capable members, but also a far-sighted and calm helmsman to steer the overall direction.)

Incorrecto

• 他是这家餐厅的舵手 — 舵手 carries historical and political weight; applying it to a restaurant manager sounds hyperbolic or mocking; use 负责人 or 经营者

Origen e historia

舵 (rudder) + 手 (hand/person skilled in something) — the person who holds and controls the rudder

Contexto cultural

Época: Classical to Modern

Generación: All ages

Contexto social: Universal