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领
lǐng
Description
"领"最常见的意思是去拿或去取东西，比如领工资、领奖。它也可以指衣服的领子，或者带着别人一起走。
The most common meaning of "领" is to go get or receive something, like receiving a salary or an award. It can also refer to a collar of clothing or to lead someone along.
Meanings
领lǐng
to receive or collect (something given)
我去银行领钱。
I went to the bank to withdraw money.
领lǐng
to lead or guide someone
老师领我们进教室。
The teacher led us into the classroom.
领lǐng
collar (of clothing)
这件衣服的领子很好看。
The collar of this piece of clothing looks very nice.
Related words
Notes
- Etymology
originally meant 'neck', extended to 'collar', then 'to lead' and 'to receive'.
- Nuance
领 for receiving often implies claiming something officially given, unlike plain 拿.
In videos
“我的领卫工应该是这boy”
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