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command; cause; excellent
Meanings
6 senses · 15 examplesverb
to command; to order
formalUsed by superiors to give orders. Often appears in formal or military contexts.
The general ordered an immediate attack.
We must obey orders.
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This order was personally issued by the emperor.
verb
to cause; to make
literaryOften used in written or formal language to express causation.
This story is moving.
His sudden appearance surprised everyone greatly.
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This news made her very sad.
adjective
excellent; good
literaryAn archaic literary usage, now mostly found in fixed expressions or respectful terms.
(His/Her) good reputation is widely known.
good reputation and widespread praise
noun
season; time of year
literaryAn old-fashioned word for seasons. Primarily used in classical Chinese or poetic contexts.
The season has turned to autumn.
summertime
noun
an ancient official title
archaicRefers to officials in ancient China, such as county magistrates.
The county magistrate was in charge of a county's administration in ancient times.
President of the Imperial Secretariat (a high-ranking official in ancient China)
noun
honorific prefix (for someone else's relatives)
honorificUsed as a polite prefix when referring to someone else's family members, e.g., 令尊 (your father).
How is your father's health?
Your son is truly young and promising.
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I will definitely visit your mother another day.