命
令

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The word "命令" is formed by combining the characters "命" and "令", each contributing to the meaning of issuing directives. "命" conveys the sense of a command or order, often from a position of authority, and "令" means to instruct or cause something to happen. Together, they reinforce each other to create the compound word meaning "command" or "order".

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我听从你的命令。

wǒ tīng cóng nǐ de mìng lìng.

I obey your command.

上级下达了新的命令。

shàng jí xià dá le xīn de mìng lìng.

The superior issued a new command.

士兵必须严格执行命令。

shì bīng bì xū yán gé zhí xíng mìng lìng.

Soldiers must strictly carry out commands.

在军队中，命令是必须遵守的。

zài jūn duì zhōng, mìng lìng shì bì xū zūn shǒu de.

In the army, orders must be obeyed.

根据最新的命令，所有人员都要撤离现场。

gēn jù zuì xīn de mìng lìng, suǒ yǒu rén yuán dōu yào chè lí xiàn chǎng.

According to the latest order, all personnel must evacuate the scene.

Word Definition - 命令

mìng lìng order; command; CL:道[dào],個|个[gè]

Individual Character Details

命 mìng
令 líng, lǐng, lìng