Definition
效命 is a separable verb (离合词) meaning to devote oneself to someone in loyal service or to obey an order. It can split into 效 and 命 with aspectual particles like 过 or 了 between them (e.g., 效过一次命 'to have served once'). It is a formal, often military or historical term.
v.o.
to devote oneself to (someone) in loyal serviceto obey an order (and carry it out faithfully)
Examples
- 效命。Tā yuànyì wèi guójiā xiào mìng.He is willing to devote himself to the country.
- ，。Tā wèi guójiā xiào guò mìng, lìxià xǔduō gōngláo.He served the country and made many contributions.
- 效命。Jiāngjūn mìnglìng shìbīngmen xiào mìng yú zhànchǎng.The general ordered the soldiers to obey and fight on the battlefield.
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