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    Expressing 'to lead' with 领先 (lǐngxiān)

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    Structure

    Subject + 领先 + (Margin)

    Explanation

    The verb 领先 (lǐngxiān) means 'to lead' or 'to be ahead,' often used in competitive contexts like sports or rankings. It can be used with a score or margin to specify the extent of the lead. It functions both as a verb and as an adjective meaning 'leading.'

    Examples

    • 我们队在上半场领先了两分。

      Wǒmen duì zài shàng bànchǎng lǐngxiān le liǎng fēn.

      Our team was leading by two points in the first half.

    • 这家公司在人工智能领域一直领先。

      Zhè jiā gōngsī zài réngōng zhìnéng lǐngyù yìzhí lǐngxiān.

      This company has been leading in the field of artificial intelligence.

    • 他的成绩在全班领先。

      Tā de chéngjì zài quán bān lǐngxiān.

      His grades are the best in the class.

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