上尉

shàngwèi

noun #2,134

Measure Word

一位上尉 wèi

Meanings

1 captain (military rank)

Characters

military officer

Examples

他被提升为上尉。

Tā bèi tíshēng wéi shàngwèi.

He was promoted to captain.

上尉下达了命令。

Shàngwèi xiàdá le mìnglìng.

The captain gave the order.

Tips

usage

Chinese military ranks use 上/中/下 (upper/middle/lower) with rank words. 上尉 (captain) > 中尉 (first lieutenant) > 少尉 (second lieutenant).

Stroke Order

上 shàng

尉 wèi