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下令

xiàlìng
verb HSK 7 #5,849

Meanings

  1. 1 to give an order
  2. 2 to command
  3. 3 to issue a decree

Examples

总统下令撤军。
Zǒngtǒng xiàlìng chèjūn.
The president ordered a troop withdrawal.
政府下令禁止出口。
Zhèngfǔ xiàlìng jìnzhǐ chūkǒu.
The government ordered a ban on exports.
将军下令进攻。
Jiāngjūn xiàlìng jìngōng.
The general ordered an attack.

Tips

usage
下令 implies authority - it's used for leaders, governments, or military commanders. For everyday requests, use 要求 or 吩咐 instead.

Stroke Order

下 xià
令 lìng