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将军 — meaning in English

jiāng jūn

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English meaning

  • general adj Applying to or covering a whole group rather than one specific part; overall.
  • shogun noun The top military ruler of feudal Japan, who governed in the emperor's name.

Senses

将军 is used for these senses in English:

  • full-scale Thorough; complete; not lacking in any detail.
  • general Including or involving every part or member of a given or implied entity, whole, etc.; common to all, universal. [from 13th c.]
  • general (military ranks) The holder of a senior military title, originally designating the commander of an army and now a specific rank falling under field marshal (in the British army) and below general of the army or general of the air force in the US army and air forces. [from 16th c.]
  • shogun The supreme generalissimo of feudal Japan.

general — full definition

  1. adj Applying to or covering a whole group rather than one specific part; overall.
  2. adj Not detailed or specific; broad rather than precise.
  3. adj Common or widespread among a group, rather than rare.
  4. noun A senior military officer who commands large groups of troops.