司令 (sī lìng) — how to say "commander" in Chinese

司令

Commander, commanding officer

noun

Character composition

司

to manage, to be in charge of

令

order, to command

Radicals / Keys

口

Mouth

#30 · kǒu · 3 strokes

人

Man

#9 · rén · 2 strokes

Collocations

司令官

sī lìng guān

commanding officer

总司令

zǒng sī lìng

commander-in-chief

Examples

这位司令指挥过很多重要的战役。

This commander has directed many important battles.

他是司令。

He is the commander.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you say "commander" in Chinese?

"commander" in Chinese is 司令 (sī lìng).

What does 司令 mean in English?

司令 (sī lìng) means "Commander, commanding officer".

How is 司令 pronounced?

It is pronounced sī lìng (written as si ling, siling). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.

How do you write "commander" in Chinese characters?

It is written 司令.

What HSK level is 司令?

司令 belongs to the HSK 6 vocabulary list.

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