lệnh

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The Vietnamese word "lệnh" is a noun that translates to "order" or "decree" in English. It is often used in contexts where authority is involved, such as in government, military, or organizational settings.

Basic Meaning

• Order: An instruction given by someone in authority.
• Decree: An official order that has the force of law.

Usage Instructions

You can use "lệnh" when talking about commands or official orders. It often implies that there is someone in a position of power giving the instruction.

Examples

1. Cảnh sát nhận được lệnh từ thẩm phán.

   • Translation: The police received an order from the judge.

2. Chính phủ đã ban hành một lệnh mới.

   • Translation: The government issued a new decree.

Advanced Usage

In more complex contexts, "lệnh" can refer to: - Military Context: Commands given to troops. - Legal Context: Official orders from courts or governmental bodies.

Word Variants

• Lệnh triệu tập: Summons (an order to appear).
• Lệnh cấm: Prohibition order (an order forbidding something).
• Lệnh hành chính: Administrative order.

Different Meanings

Besides the primary meanings of "order" and "decree," "lệnh" can also refer to: - An instruction in a game or a set of rules. - A command in computer programming (though less common).

Synonyms

• Chỉ thị: Directive
• Mệnh lệnh: Command (more focused on commands in a military context)
• Quyết định: Decision (can imply an authoritative decision)

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noun

1. order, decree