young general; capable youngster
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Meanings
2 senses · 5 examplesnoun
young general; junior military commander
archaicHistorical usage referring to young military leaders in ancient times, often in their teens or early twenties.
Tā他
shí十
wǔ五
suì岁
cóng从
jūn军
，
èr二
shí十
suì岁
biàn便
chéng成
wéi为
le了
yī一
yuán员
xiǎo小
jiàng将
。
He joined the army at fifteen and became a young general at twenty.
Gǔ古
dài代
zhàn战
chǎng场
shàng上
，
xiǎo小
jiàng将
men们
cháng常
cháng常
chōng冲
fēng锋
zài在
qián前
。
On ancient battlefields, young generals often charged at the front lines.
noun
promising youngster; capable young person; rising star
neutralModern metaphorical usage praising young people who are capable, ambitious, and show great potential. Commonly used in sports, business, and academic contexts.
Zhè这
wèi位
pīng乒
pāng乓
xiǎo小
jiàng将
gāng刚
gāng刚
yíng赢
dé得
le了
shì世
jiè界
guàn冠
jūn军
。
This table tennis rising star just won the world championship.
Gōng公
sī司
xīn新
lái来
le了
jǐ几
gè个
xiǎo小
jiàng将
，
gōng工
zuò作
tè特
bié别
yǒu有
gàn干
jìn劲
。
The company recently hired several capable youngsters who are very motivated.
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Bié别
kàn看
tā他
nián年
jì纪
qīng轻
qīng轻
，
kě可
shì是
gè个
yè业
wù务
xiǎo小
jiàng将
。
Don't be fooled by his youth; he's a real whiz at business.