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领先 (lǐng xiān): to lead, to be in the lead

Meaning & Stroke Order

HSK 5verb

Word info

Pinyin
Meaning: to lead, to be in the lead
Characters: 2
Part of speech: verb
HSK level: HSK 5

Full definitions

to lead, to be in the lead
to lead
to be in front

Chinese explanation

指在比赛、竞赛或比较中处于最前面的位置，比其他人或事物更优秀、更超前
也指在某方面走在别人前面，起带头作用。

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Character breakdown

HSK 5

neck

HSK 3

beforehand

Example sentences

This company has always been leading its competitors in technological innovation.

He was leading in the final stage of the race, but was eventually overtaken by his opponent.

She leads the other competitors by a two-point advantage.

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