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令
lìng
Description
“令”是让别人做某事的意思，也可以指命令。
"令" means to make someone do something, and can also mean an order.
它常常用在书面语里，比如“令人高兴”。
It is often used in written language, for example, "令人高兴" (making people happy).
Meanings
令lìng
to make or cause someone to do something
这个消息令人很高兴。
This news is very pleasing.
命令mìnglìng
command; order
他下了一道命令。
He gave an order.
Related words
Notes
- Nuance
令 as a verb is formal/written; in speech people say 让 instead.
- Etymology
originally a written order; the causative sense grew from 'to order someone.'
In videos
“我觉得会令你有一点不适”
“令我最难以平静的就是”
“有什么令我们担忧的”
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