中尉

zhōngwèi

noun #2,593

Measure Word

一个中尉 gè

Meanings

1 lieutenant
2 first lieutenant

Characters

military officer

Examples

HSK 5

中尉命令士兵前进。

Zhōngwèi mìnglìng shìbīng qiánjìn.

The lieutenant ordered the soldiers to advance.

HSK 6

他是一名陆军中尉。

Tā shì yī míng lùjūn zhōngwèi.

He is an army lieutenant.

Tips

usage

Military ranks in Chinese follow a pattern: 少尉 (second lieutenant), 中尉 (first lieutenant), 上尉 (captain). 中 means 'middle' in this ranking system.

Stroke Order

中 zhōng

尉 wèi