大元帅 () — generalissimo, marshal, commander in chief

Definition

A formal, historical military title for the highest-ranking commander — above 将帅 and 将军. Translates as 'generalissimo' or 'marshal', used for supreme leaders like Napoleon, not ordinary generals.

noun
generalissimomarshalcommander in chief
Measure word ·

Examples

  • 大元帅
    Tā zài zhàn zhēng zhōng chéng wèi le dà.
    He became a generalissimo during the war.
  • 大元帅
    Zhè wèi dà zhǐ huī le duō cì zhòng yào zhàn yì.
    This marshal commanded many important battles.
  • 大元帅
    Lì shǐ shàng zuì yǒu míng de dà zhī yī shì ná pò lún.
    One of the most famous commanders in chief in history is Napoleon.

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