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TOPIK 5verb

선도하다

seondohada

선도해요 · 선도했어요 · 선도할 거예요 · 선도하세요

to lead, to spearhead, to take the lead in

Example

우리 회사는 인공지능 기술을 선도하고 있습니다.

Our company is leading the way in artificial intelligence technology.

Word parts

선 ahead도 guide

Literally 'guide from the front'.

Good to know

Typical in business news: 시장을 선도하다 'to lead the market', 선도 기업 'leading company'.