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The word 上尉 is formed by combining two characters: 上, meaning "upper" or "above", and 尉, an ancient term for a military officer. Together, they create a conceptual composite where 上 modifies 尉 to specify a rank, conceptually forming the idea of a "senior officer" or one positioned above others, which corresponds to the modern military rank of captain.

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我的哥哥是上尉。

Wǒ de gēge shì shàngwèi.

My older brother is a captain.

上尉指挥士兵训练。

Shàngwèi zhǐhuī shìbīng xùnliàn.

The captain commands the soldiers to train.

上尉说我们必须坚守阵地。

Shàngwèi shuō wǒmen bìxū jiānshǒu zhèndì.

The captain said we must hold the position.

虽然上尉年轻，但他经验丰富。

Suīrán shàngwèi niánqīng, dàn tā jīngyàn fēngfù.

Although the captain is young, he has rich experience.

在上尉的领导下，部队成功地完成了任务。

Zài shàngwèi de lǐngdǎo xià, bùduì chénggōng de wánchéngle rènwù.

Under the captain's leadership, the troops successfully completed the mission.

Word Definition - 上尉

shàng wèi captain (military rank)

Individual Character Details

上 shǎng, shàng
尉 wèi, wèi, yù