tung2 ling5統領统领
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Yaletúng líhng
Definition
To command and lead.
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How it's used
This term carries a formal and authoritative tone, often implying a high level of responsibility or military-style command. It is rarely used in casual, everyday conversation to describe simple leadership, such as managing a small group of friends or a minor task. Instead, it is reserved for contexts involving significant power, large organizations, or strategic oversight.
Examples
He leads the entire elite team to carry out the mission.
Who is responsible for leading this department?
Related words
Common phrases
to command the entire army
to have overall command of the situation
Common mistake
Learners often mistakenly use this word for everyday management or supervision, where 帶領 or 負責 would be much more natural. Using it in a casual setting can make the speaker sound overly dramatic or like they are speaking in a historical drama.
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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.
