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令

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The word "下令" is formed by combining the character "下", which here denotes the action of issuing or sending down, with the character "令", which means an order or command; this direct combination results in a verb meaning to issue an order.

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将军下令立刻发动进攻。

Jiāngjūn xiàlìng lìkè fādòng jìngōng.

The general ordered an immediate attack.

市长下令关闭所有学校以应对暴风雪。

Shìzhǎng xiàlìng guānbì suǒyǒu xuéxiào yǐ yìngduì bàofēngxuě.

The mayor ordered all schools to close in response to the blizzard.

在证据确凿后，法官下令立即逮捕嫌疑人。

Zài zhèngjù quèzáo hòu, fǎguān xiàlìng lìjí dàibǔ xiányírén.

After the evidence was conclusive, the judge ordered the immediate arrest of the suspect.

总统下令全国进入紧急状态，并调派军队救灾。

Zǒngtǒng xiàlìng quán guó jìnrù jǐnjí zhuàngtài, bìng diàopài jūnduì jiùzāi.

The president declared a nationwide state of emergency and deployed troops for disaster relief.

鉴于局势持续恶化，联合国安理会下令强制执行禁飞区。

Jiànyú júshì chíxù èhuà, Liánhéguó Ānlǐhuì xiàlìng qiángzhì zhíxíng jìn fēi qū.

Given the continuously deteriorating situation, the UN Security Council ordered the enforcement of a no-fly zone.

Word Definition - 下令

xià lìng to give an order; to issue an order

Individual Character Details

下 xià
令 líng, lǐng, lìng