Chinese

mìnglìng
Meaning: order; command
Part of Speech: Noun, Verb

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Handwriting

命
令

Example sentences

Soldiers must obey the commander's orders.
接到命令後,他立即出發了。
接到命令后,他立即出发了。
After receiving the order, he set off immediately.
軍人必須服從命令。
军人必须服从命令。
Soldiers must obey orders.
上級已經下達了撤退的命令。
上级已经下达了撤退的命令。
The higher-ups have already issued the order to retreat.
士兵接到命令後立即開槍。
士兵接到命令后立即开枪。
The soldier fired immediately after receiving the order.

Usage Notes

Refers to an authoritative direction or instruction to do something.

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