下令

下令 xià lìng ㄒㄧㄚˋ ㄌㄧㄥˋ haa6 ling6 HSK 7-9

  • to give an order; to issue an order

Stroke order

Practice writing

Draw 下 (1 of 2) — stroke by stroke.

Draw each stroke of the character in order using your mouse or finger. A hint appears after three misses.

Character breakdown

Example sentences

  • 國王下令把囚犯釋放。 The king ordered that the prisoner should be set free.
  • 要是他沒有下令做這個調查她本可以瞞天過海好多年。 If he didn't order this investigation, she could have flown under the radar for years.

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