指令 (zhǐ lìng) — (verb) to order, to command, to instruct; (noun) order, command, instruction
Definition
指令 is a formal, written register word for an order or instruction, especially in technical, military, or management contexts. 命令 is more forceful (a direct command), while 指示 is softer (a directive or guidance).
verb
to orderto commandto instruct
noun
ordercommandinstruction
Measure word · 条
Examples
- 指令。Qǐng àn zhào zuì xīn zhǐ lìng cāo zuò.Please operate according to the latest instructions.
- 指令。Jīng lǐ zhǐ lìng wǒ men lì jí kāi shǐ.The manager ordered us to start immediately.
- 指令。Wǒ shōu dào le shàng jí de zhǐ lìng.I received orders from my superiors.
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