号令 (hào lìng) — verbal command, order

Definition

A formal, authoritative command, typically from a leader or authority. In context, it can be used as a verb meaning to issue such a command (e.g., 号令三军, 'to command the armed forces').

noun

verbal commandorder

Measure word · 道

Examples

号令，。
Jiāng jūn yī shēng hào lìng, shì bīng men lì kè qián jìn.
At the general's command, the soldiers immediately advanced.
，号令。
Bǐ sài kāi shǐ qián, cái pàn fā chū le míng què de hào lìng.
Before the game started, the referee gave a clear order.
号令。
Tā kào yán gé de hào lìng guǎn lǐ zhěng gè tuán duì.
He relies on strict commands to manage the entire team.

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