guide; lead; pioneer
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Meanings
2 senses · 6 examplesverb
to guide; to lead the way; to pioneer
Used when leading the way physically or metaphorically, often implying being the first to show the direction or set a precedent.
Tā他
zài在
qián前
miàn面
xiān先
dǎo导
，
wǒ我
men们
gēn跟
zài在
hòu后
miàn面
。
He is leading the way in front, and we are following behind.
Zhè这
zhǒng种
lǐ理
lùn论
wèi为
hòu后
lái来
de的
yán研
jiū究
xiān先
dǎo导
。
This theory pioneered the research that followed.
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Xiàng向
dǎo导
xiān先
dǎo导
zhe着
wǒ我
men们
chuān穿
guò过
mào茂
mì密
de的
sēn森
lín林
。
The guide led us through the dense forest.
noun
guide; forerunner; pioneer; vanguard
Refers to a person, thing, or concept that leads the way or comes before others, often setting a precedent in a particular field.
Tā他
shì是
zhè这
cì次
tàn探
xiǎn险
duì队
de的
xiān先
dǎo导
。
He is the guide of this expedition.
Zhè这
zhǒng种
jì技
shù术
shì是
háng行
yè业
de的
xiān先
dǎo导
。
This technology is the forerunner of the industry.
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Zuò作
wéi为
lǐ理
lùn论
xiān先
dǎo导
，
zhè这
bù部
zhù著
zuò作
yǐng影
xiǎng响
shēn深
yuǎn远
。
As a theoretical pioneer, this work has far-reaching influence.