Definition
司令 is a noun meaning 'commander' — the person in charge of a military unit. Unlike 命令 (an order) or 指令 (a directive), 司令 refers to the role or title of the officer who gives commands. 指挥 can also mean 'commander' but focuses on the act of directing; 司令 is specifically the rank or position.
noun
commanding officercommander
Examples
- 司令。Nà wèi sī lìng shì jūnduì de zuìgāo lǐngdǎorén.That commander is the highest leader of the army.
- 司令。sī lìng mìnglìng bùduì lìkè qiánjìn.The commander ordered the troops to advance immediately.
- 司令。Tā dāng le sān nián de sī lìng.He served as commander for three years.
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