上将

上將

shàngjiàng

noun #8,085

Measure Word

一位上将 wèi

Meanings

1 general (military rank)
2 admiral (in the navy)

Characters

general; military commander

Examples

HSK 6

这位上将指挥了那场战役。

Zhè wèi shàngjiàng zhǐhuī le nà chǎng zhànyì.

This general commanded that battle.

HSK 7-9

他被授予上将军衔。

Tā bèi shòuyǔ shàngjiàng jūnxián.

He was awarded the rank of general.

HSK 7-9

上将是很高的军衔。

Shàngjiàng shì hěn gāo de jūnxián.

General is a very high military rank.

Tips

culture

Chinese military ranks for generals: 少将 (major general) < 中将 (lieutenant general) < 上将 (general). The pattern 少/中/上 (junior/middle/senior) applies to all officer ranks.

Stroke Order

上 shàng

将 jiāng