上将

上將

shàngjiàng

noun #8,085

Measure Word

一位上将 wèi

Meanings

1 general (military rank)
2 admiral (in the navy)

Characters

general; military commander

Examples

他被授予上将军衔。

Tā bèi shòuyǔ shàngjiàng jūnxián.

He was awarded the rank of general.

这位上将指挥了那场战役。

Zhè wèi shàngjiàng zhǐhuī le nà chǎng zhànyì.

This general commanded that battle.

上将是很高的军衔。

Shàngjiàng shì hěn gāo de jūnxián.

General is a very high military rank.

Tips

culture

Chinese military ranks for generals: 少将 (shàojiàng, major general) < 中将 (zhōngjiàng, lieutenant general) < 上将 (shàngjiàng, general). The pattern 少/中/上 (junior/middle/senior) applies to all officer ranks.

Stroke Order

上 shàng

将 jiāng