oral command; password
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Meanings
2 senses · 6 examplesnoun
oral command (in military drill, training, or gymnastics)
Typically used in military, sports training, or gymnastics contexts where rhythmic commands are shouted to synchronize movements.
Jiào教
guān官
zhèng正
zài在
hǎn喊
kǒu口
lìng令
。
The instructor is shouting commands.
Tǐ体
cāo操
yùn运
dòng动
yuán员
yào要
tīng听
kǒu口
lìng令
zuò做
dòng动
zuò作
。
Gymnasts need to listen to the commands to perform movements.
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Dà大
jiā家
gēn跟
zhe着
kǒu口
lìng令
zuò做
，
yī一
èr二
sān三
sì四
！
Everyone follow the commands, one two three four!
noun
password; countersign; challenge and reply
Used in military or security contexts to verify identity, especially at night or in low visibility conditions. The challenger asks for the password, and the person must reply with the correct countersign.
Shào哨
bīng兵
wèn问
kǒu口
lìng令
，
tā他
huí回
dá答
bù不
shàng上
lái来
。
The sentry asked for the password, but he couldn't answer it.
Jìn进
yíng营
fáng房
yào要
duì对
kǒu口
lìng令
。
You need to give the countersign to enter the barracks.
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Tā他
men们
yuē约
hǎo好
le了
jīn今
tiān天
de的
kǒu口
lìng令
shì是
"
shèng胜
lì利
"
。
They agreed that today's password would be "victory".