下令 xià lìng — to issue an order

下令
xià lìng

Characters: 下 · 令

Definitions

  1. to issue an order

More definitions

CC-CEDICT

  1. to give an order
  2. to issue an order

zdic(汉典)

  1. direct;give orders
  2. call

ExtDict

  1. 下达命令
  2. 发布命令:~出击|~解散。

Examples

  • 将军下令全线进攻。

    The general ordered a full-scale offensive.

  • 老板下令今天必须完成任务。

    The boss ordered the task finished today.

  • 队长下令立即出发,不容迟疑。

    The captain ordered them to set off at once, no hesitation.