ling5 bing1領兵领兵
Jyutpingling5 bing1
Yalelíhng bīng
Definition
To lead troops or command an army.
- to lead troops; to command an army
- dateda military officer
neutralother
How it's used
Refers specifically to the act of commanding or directing military forces in a tactical or strategic sense. While it appears in historical contexts, it remains the standard way to describe the leadership of an army in both formal and narrative Cantonese. It carries a sense of authority and responsibility that goes beyond simply managing a group of people.
Examples
He was very impressive when he led troops in battle before.
Related words
Common phrases
to lead troops into battle
to lead an army on an expedition
Common mistake
Avoid using this in a modern corporate or business context, as it sounds overly dramatic and archaic. Use 帶領 or 負責 instead for team leadership in non-military settings.
Grammar color guide
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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.
