爱将 (ài jiāng) — trusted lieutenant; favorite general or close subordinate
Definition
Literally 'beloved general,' a figurative term for a leader's most trusted and favored subordinate — more personal and affectionate than a neutral word for assistant or deputy.
noun
trusted lieutenantfavorite general or close subordinate
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Examples
- 爱将。Nà wèi jiāng jūn de ài jiāng bāng tā dǎ le hěn duō shèng zhàng.That general's trusted lieutenant helped him win many battles.
- 爱将。Tā shì dǒng shì zhǎng shēn biān zuì shòu xìn rèn de ài jiāng.He is the most trusted lieutenant beside the chairman.
- ，爱将。Zài wēi jī shí kè, ài jiāng men zǒng shì dì yī gè zhàn chū lái.In times of crisis, the trusted lieutenants are always the first to step up.
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