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

他被授予少将军衔。

Tā bèi shòuyǔ shàojiàng jūnxián.

He was awarded the rank of major general.

那位少将指挥了这次军事演习。

Nà wèi shàojiàng zhǐhuī le zhè cì 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