supreme commander; chief general
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1 sense · 4 examplesnoun
supreme commander; chief general; commander-in-chief
literaryA literary and archaic term used in classical texts to refer to the highest military commander or generalissimo. Often found in historical novels and classical literature.
Shēn身
wéi为
yuán元
róng戎
，
dāng当
shēn身
xiān先
shì士
zú卒
。
As the supreme commander, one must lead the charge and set an example for the soldiers.
Zhè这
wèi位
yuán元
róng戎
shuài率
lǐng领
dà大
jūn军
kǎi凯
xuán旋
ér而
guī归
。
This chief general led the army to a triumphant return.
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Yuán元
róng戎
qǐ启
xíng行
，
shì士
zú卒
yòng用
mìng命
。
When the commander-in-chief sets out, the soldiers obey orders with their lives.
Tā他
bèi被
rèn任
mìng命
wéi为
sān三
jūn军
yuán元
róng戎
。
He was appointed commander-in-chief of the three armies.