指挥员 (zhī) — commander

Definition

A noun meaning the person who commands or directs, typically in a military or operational setting (e.g., a battlefield commander). Compare with 司令 (sīlìng), which usually refers to a higher-ranking commanding officer of a larger unit.

noun
commander
Measure word ·

Examples

  • 指挥员
    Zhè wèi zhī hěn yǒu jīng yàn.
    This commander is very experienced.
  • 指挥员
    zhī Zài zhàn chǎng shàng zuò chū le zhòng yào jué dìng.
    The commander made an important decision on the battlefield.
  • 指挥员
    Wǒ men de zhī fēi cháng yǒng gǎn.
    Our commander is very brave.

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