少将

少將

shàojiàng

noun #19,008

Measure Word

一位少将 wèi

Meanings

1 major general (army)
2 rear admiral (navy)
3 air vice marshal

Characters

general (military rank)

Examples

HSK 7-9

他被授予少将军衔。

Tā bèi shòuyǔ shàojiàng jūnxián.

He was awarded the rank of major general.

HSK 7-9

那位少将指挥了这次军事演习。

Nàwèi shàojiàng zhǐhuī le zhècì jūnshì yǎnxí.

That major general commanded this military exercise.

Tips

usage

Chinese military ranks with 将 (general): 上将 (general/full general), 中将 (lieutenant general), 少将 (major general). The 少 means 'junior' in this context, not 'few'.

Stroke Order

少 shǎo

将 jiāng