出列 (chū liè) — to step out of formation (military), to leave one's place in the ranks
Definition
A formal, military verb meaning to step out of the ranks or leave one's place in formation, usually on command. Compared with 出队 (chū duì), it is stricter and tied to formal formation discipline.
verb
to step out of formation (military)to leave one's place in the ranks
Examples
- ，出列。Tā tīng dào mìng lìng hòu, lì kè chū liè.Upon hearing the order, he immediately stepped out of formation.
- ，出列。Xùn liàn shí, jiào guān ràng sān míng shì bīng chū liè.During training, the instructor ordered three soldiers to step out of the ranks.
- 出列。Tā yīn wèi wéi jì bèi mìng lìng chū liè.He was ordered to step out of formation for violating discipline.
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