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下令 (xià lìng): to give an order; to issue an order

Meaning & Stroke Order

HSK 7verb

Word info

Pinyin
Meaning
to give an order; to issue an order
Characters
2
Part of speech
verb
HSK level
HSK 7

Full definitions

Meanings grouped by pronunciation.

  • to give an order
  • to issue an order

Chinese explanation

  • 指上级或有权者向下级发出命令,要求必须执行。常用于正式或权威的场合,如领导下令、法院下令。

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Character breakdown

HSK 1

down

HSK 5

to order

Example sentences

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The general ordered the whole army to set out immediately.

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Because of the typhoon, the government ordered all schools to be closed.

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The manager ordered a ban on smoking in the office.

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The king ordered the prisoner to be released.

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The commander ordered the soldiers to hold their ground.

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