fai1 gwan1麾軍麾军

Jyutpingfai1 gwan1

Yalefāi gwān

Definition

To command an army; to lead troops into battle.

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How it's used

This term is highly literary and formal, rooted in classical Chinese military terminology. It is rarely used in casual daily conversation and is mostly encountered in historical dramas, novels, or formal descriptions of strategic leadership. Using it in a modern office or social setting would sound overly dramatic or archaic.

Examples

keoi5佢dong1當nin4年fai1麾gwan1軍bak1北soeng5上，zan1真hai6係hou2好wai1威fung1風。

He led the army north back then, it was truly impressive.

bin1邊go3個fu6負zaak3責fai1麾gwan1軍daa2打le1呢coeng4場zoeng3仗aa4呀？

Who is responsible for commanding the army in this battle?

Common phrases

fai1麾gwan1軍bak1北soeng5上

to lead an army north

fai1麾gwan1軍zok3作zin3戰

to command an army in battle

Common mistake

Learners often mistake this for a common verb like 帶領, but it specifically carries the weight of military command. It cannot be used for leading a team in a business project or guiding a group of friends.