diu6 bing1 hin2 zoeng3調兵遣將调兵遣将

Jyutpingdiu6 bing1 hin2 zoeng3

Yalediuh bīng hín jeung

動詞

Definition

To deploy forces, allocate manpower, or assign tasks to people.

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How it's used

Originally a military idiom referring to the deployment of troops and generals, this phrase is now commonly used in corporate or organizational settings to describe the strategic allocation of personnel. It carries a slightly formal or dramatic tone, often implying that the person in charge is making calculated decisions to ensure success. It is particularly effective when describing a major restructuring or the launch of a significant task.

Examples

lou5老baan2闆zing3正hai2喺dou6度diu6調bing1兵hin2遣zoeng3將，zeon2準bei6備gaau2搞san1新hong6項muk6目。

The boss is currently distributing manpower to prepare for a new project.

nei5你diu6調bing1兵hin2遣zoeng3將gaau2搞dim6掂mei6未aa4呀？go3個haak3客hou2好gap1急㗎。

Have you finished arranging the manpower? The client is in a rush.

Common phrases

diu6調bing1兵hin2遣zoeng3將zeon2準bei6備

to arrange manpower in preparation for

diu6調bing1兵hin2遣zoeng3將jing3應fu6付

to deploy personnel to handle

Common mistake

Avoid using this to describe simple, everyday task delegation, as it sounds overly grand or exaggerated for minor chores. It is best reserved for situations involving team building, project planning, or significant organizational changes.