supervise operations; direct a battle
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesverb
to supervise or direct military operations from the front line
formalPrimarily used in military or historical contexts. Implies a high-ranking commander personally overseeing the battle to boost morale and ensure command is carried out.
Jiāng将
jūn军
qīn亲
lín临
qián前
xiàn线
dū督
zhàn战
。
The general went to the front line in person to supervise the battle.
Zài在
gǔ古
dài代
，
yuán元
shuài帅
cháng常
zài在
zhèn阵
hòu后
dū督
zhàn战
。
In ancient times, marshals often directed battles from behind the formation.
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Zhè这
cì次
yǎn演
xí习
yóu由
sī司
lìng令
yuán员
qīn亲
zì自
dū督
zhàn战
。
This exercise was personally supervised by the commanding officer.