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将军

將軍
jiāngjūn
noun HSK 6 #1,334

Measure Word

一位将军 wèi

Meanings

  1. 1 general (military rank)
  2. 2 to checkmate (in chess)

Characters

将
jiāng
to lead; a general
军
jūn
army; military
One who leads the army - a military general.

Examples

HSK 6
这位将军指挥了很多战役。
Zhèwèi jiāngjūn zhǐhuī le hěnduō zhànyì.
This general commanded many battles.
HSK 6
他被提升为将军。
Tā bèi tíshēng wéi jiāngjūn.
He was promoted to general.
HSK 7-9
下棋的时候，他被将军了。
Xiàqí de shíhou, tā bèi jiāngjūn le.
While playing chess, he was checkmated.

Tips

usage
In Chinese chess (象棋), 将军 means 'check!' - threatening the opponent's general piece. The verb usage 将某人一军 can also mean 'to put someone on the spot.'

Stroke Order

将 jiāng
军 jūn