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Definition
To lead; to guide; to walk in front to show the way.
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How it's used
Formal in tone, this term is rarely used in casual, everyday conversation. It implies a sense of guidance or mentorship rather than just physically walking in front of someone. You will most often encounter it in written reports, news, or speeches regarding leadership or professional direction.
Examples
He led us to visit the museum.
Who is responsible for leading this group of students?
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Common mistake
Avoid using this for simple physical movement, such as leading someone to a seat in a restaurant or showing someone the way to a bathroom. In those everyday contexts, use 帶路 instead.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
