to order; command from superior; imperial edict
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Meanings
1 sense · 4 examplesverb
to order; to command (from a superior to a subordinate, esp. in old official documents)
archaicLiterary and formal. Originally used in imperial or official documents where a higher authority orders a subordinate to handle a matter. Can also refer to the decree itself when used as a noun.
Huáng皇
dì帝
chì敕
lìng令
yán严
chá查
cǐ此
àn案
。
The emperor ordered a thorough investigation of this case.
Fèng奉
shàng上
jí级
chì敕
lìng令
，
lì立
jí即
chá查
bàn办
。
By order of the superior authority, investigate and handle immediately.
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Jiāng将
jūn军
chì敕
lìng令
bù部
xià下
chè撤
tuì退
。
The general ordered his troops to retreat.
Zhè这
dào道
chì敕
lìng令
chuàn传
biàn遍
quán全
guó国
。
This decree was announced throughout the entire country.