jan5 gwan1引軍引军
Jyutpingjan5 gwan1
Yaleyáhn gwān
Definition
To lead an army.
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How it's used
This term is formal and primarily appears in historical narratives, literature, or period dramas. It carries a sense of gravity and authority that makes it unsuitable for describing modern military operations or everyday leadership roles. Using it in casual conversation will sound overly dramatic or archaic.
Examples
The general personally led the army to go on an expedition.
Does he have the ability to lead the army into battle?
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Common phrases
to lead an army on an expedition
to lead an army northwards
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with modern terms for leading a group or team, such as 帶領 or 負責. Using 引軍 in a contemporary context will sound like you are speaking in a theatrical or ancient style.
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Grammar guides
- Directional complementsThe small words added after a verb to show direction of movement, like up, down, out, in, and back. Common in everyday Cantonese.
- DemonstrativesThis and that with 呢 and 嗰, the personal pronouns, and how 哋 turns I, you, and he into we, you all, and they.
- Resultative complementsSticking a result word onto a verb to show how it turned out, like eat until full or look and find. A productive everyday pattern.
