Definition

1. Verb:
   • To order; to command; to dictate: To give an authoritative instruction or directive that must be obeyed, often from a position of authority.
   • To issue; to promulgate: To formally put a command, rule, or decree into effect.

Usage Examples

• Verb:
  • Tướng quân ra lịnh cho quân đội tiến công. (The general ordered the army to attack.)
  • Chính phủ đã ra lịnh cấm tụ tập đông người. (The government issued a ban on large gatherings.)
  • Ông chủ ra lịnh sa thải nhân viên đó. (The boss commanded the dismissal of that employee.)

Advanced Usage

• The word "ra lịnh" carries a strong connotation of formal, top-down authority, often used in military, governmental, or strict hierarchical contexts. It implies an expectation of immediate and unquestioning obedience.

Variants and Related Words

• Lệnh (n): an order, a command.
  • Hắn tuân theo lệnh một cách mù quáng. (He followed the order blindly.)
• Ra lệnh: A more common variant with the same meaning as "ra lịnh."
  • Cô ấy ra lệnh cho mọi người im lặng. (She ordered everyone to be quiet.)

Synonyms

• Command: to give a formal order.
• Order: to give an authoritative directive.
• Decree: to order something by official authority.

Related Idioms

• Ra uy ra lịnh: To throw one's weight around; to act in an imperious, commanding manner.
  • Ông ta thích ra uy ra lịnh với cấp dưới. (He likes to throw his weight around with his subordinates.)

verb

1. to order; to dictate; to command
   • ra lịnh nổ súng
     to command to fire
2. to issue;to promulgate