mạng lịnh
Definition
- Noun:
- An order or a command: A directive issued by a person in authority, such as a ruler or leader, that must be obeyed. This term is considered a dialectal or archaic variant of the more common modern Vietnamese word "mệnh lệnh."
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Nhà vua ban hành một mạng lịnh khẩn cấp. (The king issued an urgent command.)
- Mọi người phải tuân theo mạng lịnh của tướng quân. (Everyone must follow the general's order.)
Advanced Usage
- The term "mạng lịnh" is primarily found in historical, literary, or regional contexts. In contemporary standard Vietnamese, "mệnh lệnh" is universally used.
Variants and Related Words
- Mệnh lệnh (n): command, order. The standard modern term.
- Hãy chờ mệnh lệnh từ cấp trên. (Wait for the order from your superior.)
Synonyms
- Command: an authoritative order.
- Decree: an official order issued by a legal authority.
- Edict: an official proclamation or command.
Related Idioms
- Thi hành mạng lịnh: to carry out an order.
- Binh lính sẵn sàng thi hành mạng lịnh. (The soldiers are ready to carry out the order.)