命令 (mìng lìng) — (verb) to order, to command; (noun) an order, a command
Definition
命令 is a fairly formal verb/noun for 'order, command,' used especially for military or official authority. 指令 is more technical (instructions, directives); 令 appears mainly in set phrases like 令人… or as a written 'decree.'
verb
to orderto command
noun
an ordera command
Measure word · 道, 个
Examples
- 命令。Tā mìng lìng wǒ lì jí tíng zhǐ gōng zuò.He ordered me to stop working immediately.
- 命令。Lǎo bǎn xià le yí dào mìng lìng.The boss issued an order.
- 命令。Nǐ bì xū fú cóng shàng jí de mìng lìng.You must obey the orders of your superior.
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