diǎn
jiàng

idiom
verb

Meaning of 点将

点将 means to appoint a general by name (historical); to name someone for a specific task; to designate someone (for a specific job or role). Pronounced diǎn jiàng.

  • to appoint a general by name (historical); to name someone for a specific task
  • to designate someone (for a specific job or role)

Definitions & Examples

Yuán
shuài
shēng
zhàng
 
zhǔn
bèi
diǎn
jiàng
chū
zhēng
 

The marshal entered the tent and prepared to appoint generals by name for the expedition.

dài
zhàn
zhēng
zhōng
 
diǎn
jiàng
shì
fēi
cháng
zhuāng
zhòng
de
shì
 

In ancient warfare, appointing generals by name was a very solemn ceremony.