lǐng

neck

HSK 5

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Usage of (lǐng)

The character has several common meanings and uses in Mandarin. Primarily, it refers to the 'neck' or 'collar' of clothing, as in 衬衫 (shirt collar). It also functions as a verb meaning 'to lead' or 'to guide,' often used in contexts like leading a team or group (领导团队).

Another important use is in the context of territory or domain, where means 'to take possession of' or 'to control' an area (领土). This usage is common in political or historical discussions.

Common Collocations

  • 领导 (lǐngdǎo): to lead, leadership
  • (lǐngzi): collar
  • 领土 (lǐngtǔ): territory

Notes

When used as a verb meaning 'to lead,' often appears in compound verbs like 领导. It implies responsibility and authority. In contrast, when referring to the collar, it is a noun and usually appears with classifiers like or .

Avoid confusing with similar-sounding verbs like 领会 (to comprehend) or 领取 (to receive), which have different meanings and usages.

예문

他负责领导这个项目的团队。

Tā fùzé lǐngdǎo zhège xiàngmù de tuánduì.

He is responsible for leading the team on this project.

这件衬衫的领子很舒服。

Zhè jiàn chènshān de lǐngzi hěn shūfu.

The collar of this shirt is very comfortable.

他们成功地领土扩展到了邻国。

Tāmen chénggōng de lǐngtǔ kuòzhǎn dào le lín guó.

They successfully expanded their territory into the neighboring country.