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下令
xiàlìng
Description
“下令”是指有权力的人给别人发出命令,让他们去做某件事。
"下令" means that a person in authority gives orders to others to do something.
这个词常用在军队、政府或公司里,比如国王下令,或者老板下令。
This word is often used in the military, government, or companies, such as a king giving orders or a boss issuing commands.
Meanings
下令xiàlìng
to give an order; to command
将军下令士兵前进。
The general ordered the soldiers to advance.
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Notes
- Etymology
下 (send down, issue) + 令 (order, command).
- Nuance
implies authority; only someone in power can 下令 to subordinates.
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