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    Chinese Grammar

    Expressing 'command' with 命令 (mìnglìng)

    Actions & Events
    Obligation & Necessity

    Structure

    命令 + (Someone) + Verb

    Explanation

    命令 (mìnglìng) means "command" or "order" and can function as both a noun and a verb. As a noun, it refers to an official directive or instruction, such as a court order. As a verb, it means "to command" or "to order someone to do something." It is commonly used in legal, military, and formal contexts.

    Examples

    • 法官发布了一条新的命令。

      fǎguān fābù le yī tiáo xīn de mìnglìng.

      The judge issued a new order.

    • 队长命令大家立刻集合。

      duìzhǎng mìnglìng dàjiā lìkè jíhé.

      The captain ordered everyone to assemble immediately.

    • 这项命令必须在三天之内执行。

      zhè xiàng mìnglìng bìxū zài sān tiān zhī nèi zhíxíng.

      This order must be carried out within three days.