military order; command
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Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesnoun
military order; general's command
archaicPrimarily used in historical or literary contexts, especially in classical Chinese novels and operas. It refers specifically to orders issued by a military commander.
Jūn军
shī师
yǒu有
jiàng将
lìng令
，
mìng命
wǒ我
děng等
sù速
qù去
zēng增
yuán援
。
The strategist has issued a military order, commanding us to go reinforce them immediately.
Tā他
bù不
gǎn敢
wéi违
bèi背
yuán元
shuài帅
de的
jiàng将
lìng令
。
He dared not disobey the marshal's command.
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Chuán传
wǒ我
jiàng将
lìng令
，
sān三
jūn军
chū出
fā发
！
Convey my order, the entire army will march!