gwan1 ling6軍令军令
Jyutpinggwan1 ling6
Yalegwān lihng
Definition
Military orders or commands.
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How it's used
Refers strictly to formal directives issued within a military hierarchy. It carries a sense of absolute authority and non negotiable compliance. In non military contexts, it is sometimes used metaphorically to describe a task that must be completed without question.
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dou6道douhExamples
He received military orders to depart immediately.
This is a military order, you must carry it out.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
