Definition
奉命 is a separable verb (离合词) meaning 'to receive orders' or 'to act under orders'. It is used in formal or official contexts, often followed by a verb phrase indicating the commanded action. The characters can be separated with additional elements, e.g., 奉上级之命 ('on orders from superiors').
v.o.
to receive ordersto act on orders (often followed by a verb phrase)
Examples
- 奉命。fèng mìng qiánwǎng zāiqū jiùyuán.Rush to the disaster area to provide relief as ordered.
- 。Tā fèng shàngjí zhī mìng zhíxíng zhè xiàng rènwu.He is carrying out this task on orders from his superiors.
- 奉命。Tāmen fèng mìng ànshí wánchéng le rènwu.They completed the task on time as ordered.
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