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    Expressing 'leader' with 领袖 (lǐngxiù)

    Description & Modification

    Structure

    Modifier + 领袖

    Explanation

    The noun 领袖 (lǐngxiù) means "leader" in Chinese, typically referring to a prominent political, national, or organizational leader. It carries a more elevated and formal tone than 领导 and is often used for heads of state or historically significant figures.

    Examples

    • 他是二十世纪最有影响力的政治领袖之一。

      tā shì èrshí shìjì zuì yǒu yǐngxiǎnglì de zhèngzhì lǐngxiù zhī yī.

      He is one of the most influential political leaders of the twentieth century.

    • 一个好的领袖需要有远见和责任感。

      yí gè hǎo de lǐngxiù xūyào yǒu yuǎnjiàn hé zérèngǎn.

      A good leader needs to have vision and a sense of responsibility.

    • 人民心中的领袖不是靠权力，而是靠信任。

      rénmín xīnzhōng de lǐngxiù bú shì kào quánlì, ér shì kào xìnrèn.

      A leader in the hearts of the people relies not on power, but on trust.

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