发令 (fā) — to issue an order, to give a command

Definition

发令 is a separable verb (离合词) meaning 'to issue an order or command'. The verb 发 ('send/issue') and the object 令 ('order') can be split by aspect markers, measure words, or other elements, as in 发了一个令 ('gave an order'). It is commonly used in military, sports, or organizational contexts where someone in authority gives a directive.

v.o.

to issue an orderto give a command

Examples

发令。
Duìzhǎng zhèngzài fā.
The captain is issuing orders.
，。
Tā fā le yí gè lìng, dàjiā lìkè xíngdòng.
He gave an order, and everyone acted immediately.
，发令。
Bǐsài kāishǐ qián, cáipàn fā.
Before the game starts, the referee gives the command.

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