麾下

huīxià

noun #25,383

Meanings

1 troops under one's command
2 subordinates
3 under the command of

Characters

command flag; to command; to direct

below; under; subordinate

Examples

将军麾下有数万精兵。

Jiāngjūn huīxià yǒu shù wàn jīngbīng.

Under the general's command were tens of thousands of elite troops.

她是这位导演麾下最出色的演员。

Tā shì zhè wèi dǎoyǎn huīxià zuì chūsè de yǎnyuán.

She is the most outstanding actress under this director.

这家公司麾下有多个知名品牌。

Zhè jiā gōngsī huīxià yǒu duō gè zhīmíng pǐnpái.

Under this company are several well-known brands.

Tips

history

麾 (huī) originally referred to the battle flag or command pennant that a general waved to direct troops. 麾下 therefore literally means 'beneath the command flag', and by extension, those under one's command.

Stroke Order

麾 huī

下 xià