号令 (hào lìng) — verbal command, order

Definition

A formal, authoritative command, typically from a leader or authority. In context, it can be used as a verb meaning to issue such a command (e.g., 号令三军, 'to command the armed forces').

noun
verbal commandorder
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Examples

  • 号令
    Jiāng jūn yī shēng hào lìng, shì bīng men lì kè qián jìn.
    At the general's command, the soldiers immediately advanced.
  • 号令
    Bǐ sài kāi shǐ qián, cái pàn fā chū le míng què de hào lìng.
    Before the game started, the referee gave a clear order.
  • 号令
    Tā kào yán gé de hào lìng guǎn lǐ zhěng gè tuán duì.
    He relies on strict commands to manage the entire team.

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