ji6 lou6 jyun4 seoi3二路元帥二路元帅

Jyutpingji6 lou6 jyun4 seoi3

Yaleyih louh yùhn seui

Definition

Second-in-command; a second commander.

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How it's used

Originally referring to a secondary military commander, this term is now widely used in professional or social settings to describe someone who holds the second highest authority. It carries a slightly informal, almost playful tone compared to formal titles like 副總裁. It is often used to describe someone who effectively runs the show while the primary leader is absent or hands-off.

Examples

keoi5佢喺hai2公gung1司si1做zou6二ji6路lou6元jyun4帥，seoi3好hou2多do1嘢je5都dou1係hai6佢keoi5話waa6事。

He is the second in command at the company, so he makes most of the decisions.

nei5你zou6做ji6二lou6路jyun4元seoi3帥bong1幫sau2手tai2睇zyu6住go3個coeng4場，ngo5我ceot1出heoi3去maai5買di1啲je5嘢。

You act as the second in command and watch the place while I go out to buy some things.

Common phrases

zou6做ji6二lou6路jyun4元seoi3帥

to act as second in command

Common mistake

Do not use this to describe a literal military rank in a modern context, as it sounds archaic or dramatic. It is best reserved for describing power dynamics in workplaces, group projects, or casual group activities.