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    发出命令 (fāchū mìnglìng, issue an order)

    Grammar & Usage

    fixed expression
    neutral

    How it works

    This is a verb-object phrase where '发出 (fāchū)' means 'to issue/send out' and '命令 (mìnglìng)' means 'order/command'. The structure is a typical Chinese verb-object construction, functioning as a complete verb phrase. It can be used transitively, often followed by the recipient of the order or the content of the order.

    Sample sentences

    将军向部队发出了撤退命令。

    The general issued a retreat order to the troops.

    老板发出了加班命令，所有员工都必须留下。

    The boss issued an order for overtime; all employees must stay.

    他没有权力发出这样的命令。

    He does not have the authority to issue such an order.

    Quick facts

    structure:Verb-Object (VO) compound, common in Chinese for expressing actions on specific nouns.
    verb_meaning:发出 combines '发' (to send out, emit) and '出' (out), emphasizing the act of sending something forth.

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    Example

    将军向部队发出了撤退命令。

    The general issued a retreat order to the troops.

    老板发出了加班命令，所有员工都必须留下。

    The boss issued an order for overtime; all employees must stay.

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