Definition
一声令下 is a fixed expression meaning 'as soon as the order is given'. It describes a situation where everyone immediately acts upon receiving a command, often used in military, organizational, or competitive contexts to emphasize instant and unified action. The phrase is not literal—it's a set idiom, not a sequence of separate words.
f.e.
as soon as the order is givenat the word of command
Examples
- 一声令下，。Jiāngjūn yī shēng líng, shìbīngmen lìkè chūfā.The general gave the order, and the soldiers set off immediately.
- ，一声令下，。Bǐsài kāishǐ, jiàoliàn yī shēng líng, duìyuánmen chōng le chūqù.The game started; at the coach's command, the team members rushed out.
- 一声令下，。Lǎobǎn yī shēng líng, quántǐ yuángōng kāishǐ jiābān.The boss gave the order, and all employees started working overtime.
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