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令 (lìng): to order, to command; order, command

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HSK 5verb, noun

Character info

Pinyin
Meaning: to order, to command; order, command
Characters: 1
Part of speech: verb, noun
HSK level: HSK 5
Strokes: 5
Radical: 人
Structure: 上下结构

Full definitions

to order
to command
an order
warrant
writ
to cause
to make sth happen
virtuous
honorific title
season
government position (old)
type of short song or poem

Chinese explanation

表示命令，叫人做某事
指上级对下级发布的指示或命令
古代官职名，如县令
用于纸张的计量单位，五百张为一令
作为敬辞，用于对别人亲属的称呼，如令尊、令爱。

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Example sentences

The manager ordered all employees to stop working immediately and gather in the meeting room.

The doctor ordered the patient to stay in bed for a week and take medicine on time.

The company ordered employees to wear protective clothing before entering the laboratory.

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