发令 (fā) — to issue an order, to give a command
Definition
发令 is a formal, often sports/competition verb meaning 'to give the starting command or signal' — used when an official (referee, captain) issues the go-ahead. More specialized than 命令 ('to order').
verb
to issue an orderto give a command
Examples
- 发令。Duì zhǎng zhèng zài fā.The captain is issuing orders.
- ，。Tā fā le yí gè lìng, dà jiā lì kè xíng dòng.He gave an order, and everyone acted immediately.
- ，发令。Bǐ sài kāi shǐ qián, cái pàn fā.Before the game starts, the referee gives the command.
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