上尉

shàngwèi

noun #2,134

Measure Word

一位上尉 wèi

Meanings

1 captain (military rank)

Characters

military officer

Examples

HSK 6

他被提升为上尉。

Tā bèi tíshēng wéi shàngwèi.

He was promoted to captain.

HSK 7-9

上尉下达了命令。

Shàngwèi xiàdá le mìnglìng.

The captain gave the order.

Tips

usage

Chinese military ranks use 上/中/下 (upper/middle/lower) with rank words. 上尉 (captain) > 中尉 (first lieutenant) > 少尉 (second lieutenant).

Stroke Order

上 shàng

尉 wèi