zi2 fai1 gun1指揮官指挥官
Jyutpingzi2 fai1 gun1
Yalejí fāi gūn
Definition
Commander; a commanding officer in the military or police force.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to a person holding formal authority over a military or police unit. While it sounds professional and serious, it is rarely used in casual daily life unless discussing news, history, or movies. In non-military contexts, people usually prefer titles like 經理 or 老闆 to describe someone in charge.
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The commander gave the order for everyone to retreat immediately.
Do you know who the commander of this operation is?
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Grammar guides
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