指令

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Meaning and Usage

"指令" (zhǐlìng) primarily means an official order or command, often used in military, organizational, or technical contexts. It implies authority and the expectation of compliance.

Common Contexts

It is frequently used to describe commands given by superiors, such as military orders or instructions in computer programming.

Collocations and Patterns

These collocations emphasize the formal and authoritative nature of the word.

Usage Notes

"指令" is more formal and authoritative than similar words like "命令" (mìnglìng), which can be used more broadly. In technical fields, "指令" often refers to specific instructions or commands executed by machines or software.

Avoid confusing "指令" with casual requests; it always carries a sense of command or directive.

Example Sentences

The army received new orders and immediately began to act.

The computer program runs automatically according to the instructions.

The superiors issued an urgent order requiring all employees to evacuate