English–Chinese
“commander” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinsī lìng
Example
我们军区的司令今天视察了部队。wǒ men jūn qū de sī lìng jīn tiān shì chá le bù duì
The commander of our military district inspected the troops today.
How to say “commander” in Chinese
“Commander” in Chinese is 司令 (sī lìng).
An appointed authority who coordinates a whole force by issuing orders and bearing responsibility for its actions.
Example sentences with 司令
司令在总部召开了紧急会议，部署救援行动。sī lìng zài zǒng bù zhào kāi le jǐn jí huì yì bù shǔ jiù yuán xíng dòng
The commander held an emergency meeting at headquarters and organized the rescue operation.
Tips for using 司令
- English speakers may hear a military title, but casual Chinese can extend it jokingly to a group leader, so the surrounding context shows whether the use is official or playful.