leng5 cin4領前领前

Jyutpingleng5 cin4

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Definition

To be in the lead or in a leading position during a competition or race.

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How it's used

Focuses on the state of being ahead in a competition or race, often used in sports or rankings. It acts as a verb phrase indicating the act of holding the first position. While it can describe a score, it is more commonly used to describe the person or team currently occupying the top spot.

Examples

keoi5佢dei6哋deoi2隊bo1波ji1依gaa1家leng5領cin4前gan2緊loeng5兩fan1分。

Their team is currently leading by two points.

bin1邊go3個paau2跑sau2手leng5領cin4前gan2緊aa4呀？

Which runner is in the lead?

Common phrases

leng5領cin4前jau1優sai3勢

leading advantage

daai6大fuk1幅leng5領cin4前

leading by a large margin

Common mistake

Avoid using it like the English adjective leading, as it functions more like a verb in Cantonese. It is not typically used to describe abstract concepts like leading a project or leading a life; for those, use 帶領.