主导
Traditional: 主導
zhǔ dǎo HSK 6

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📚 Example Sentences

他主导了这个重要项目。
Tā zhǔdǎo le zhège zhòngyào xiàngmù.
He led this important project.
科技主导了现代社会发展。
Kējì zhǔdǎo le xiàndài shèhuì fāzhǎn.
Technology dominates modern social development.
政府主导了经济改革计划。
Zhèngfǔ zhǔdǎo le jīngjì gǎigé jìhuà.
The government led the economic reform plan.
他主导项目。
Tā zhǔdǎo xiàngmù.
He leads the project.
她主导讨论。
Tā zhǔdǎo tǎolùn.
She guides the discussion.

💡 Memory Tip

Break the characters down: 主 (zhǔ) means 'main' or 'master,' and 导 (dǎo) means 'to guide' or 'to lead.' Think of it as being the 'main guide' in charge of the direction.

📝 Usage Notes

This word is neutral in formality and is common in both written and spoken Chinese. It is frequently used in contexts like business, technology, social trends, and discussions about influence or control (e.g., market dominance, leading a project, guiding a conversation).

📖 Grammar Points

Often used as a predicate verb (e.g., A主导B). It can also be used in a passive sense with 由 (yóu), as in '由A主导' meaning 'led/dominated by A'. It can function as an adjective in compounds like 主导地位 (dominant position).

🏯 Cultural Notes

In modern Chinese discourse, especially in business and policy, there is a strong emphasis on concepts like '创新主导发展' (innovation-led development). The term can reflect societal values placed on leadership and strategic direction.

🔄 Similar Words

Compared to 领导 (lǐngdǎo, to lead people/organizations), 主导 focuses more on guiding the direction or nature of an activity itself. Compared to 控制 (kòngzhì, to control), 主导 is less about strict, direct control and more about having the prevailing influence.

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