领 (lǐng) - Neck & collar

领Tone 3

lǐng ｜ 11 strokes ｜ radical:

林伦

领 · lǐng

Neck;

collar;

to lead;

to receive;

to understand;

territory;

a measure word for clothes.

Neckcollarto lead

Usage highlights

LeaderTerritoryCollarReceiveUnderstand/ComprehendNeck

Synonyms

  • 导— to guide; to lead
  • 率— to lead; to command
  • 颈— neck (anatomical term)

Antonyms

  • 跟— to follow
  • 随— to follow; to comply with

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He is the leader of the team (团队的领导).
  • Please receive this document (领文件).
  • I understand the main idea (领会主要意思).
  • This shirt has a blue collar (蓝色衣领).

Collocations

  • Leader(领导)
  • Territory(领土)
  • Collar(衣领)
  • Receive(领取)
  • Understand/Comprehend(领会)
  • Neck(颈部)

Idioms

  • To take the lead and set an example(率先垂范)
  • To understand profoundly and grasp thoroughly(心领神会)
  • To be in a leading position(独占鳌头)
  • To lead the way(领头羊)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The character 领 combines the 'page' radical 页 (related to the head) with the 'command' component 令, suggesting authority over others.
  • In traditional Chinese culture, the collar (领) of a garment was a symbol of dignity and social status.
  • The concept of 'leading' (领导) is deeply rooted in Confucian ideals of benevolent governance and guidance.

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