lǐng
lead; receive; get; understand
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我领到工资了。
wǒ lǐngdào gōngzīle.
I received my salary.
他领着孩子去公园玩。
tā lǐngzhe háizi qù gōngyuán wán.
He took the child to the park to play.
这个领带很漂亮。
zhège lǐngdài hěn piàoliang.
This tie is very beautiful.
领子 (lǐngzi)
collar
领导 (lǐngdǎo)
lead
失 (shī)
lose
丢 (diū)
lose
The Chinese character 领 (lǐng) is composed of two parts: the radical 糸 (mì) and the phonetic component 令 (lìng). The radical 糸 originally meant "silk" or "thread," and it is often used in characters related to clothing or textiles. The phonetic component 令 means "to order" or "to command," and it is often used in characters related to authority or leadership.The character 领 (lǐng) has several meanings, including "to lead," "to guide," "to receive," and "to collect." It is often used in titles and positions of authority, such as 领导 (lǐngdǎo, "leader") and 领事 (lǐngshì, "consul"). It is also used in the names of many Chinese provinces and cities, such as 辽宁 (Liáoníng) and 领海 (lǐnghǎi, "territorial waters").The character 领 (lǐng) has a long history, and it has been used in Chinese writing for over 3,000 years. It is one of the most common characters in the Chinese language, and it is an important part of Chinese culture and history.
