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admiral in Chinese

admiral in Chinese is 上将 — admiral means a senior naval officer who commands a fleet or squadron.

admiral in Chinese

上将
noun
Pronounced: shàng jiàng
(military) The appointed commander of a navy, regardless of formal title. [1440]

What does "admiral" mean?

  1. noun A senior naval officer who commands a fleet or squadron.
    "The admiral inspected the ships lined up in the harbor."
  2. noun A high naval rank, roughly equivalent to a general in the army.
    "He hoped to reach the rank of admiral before he retired."
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admiral in a sentence

  • The admiral inspected the ships lined up in the harbor.
  • Crew members saluted as the admiral stepped aboard the flagship.
  • He hoped to reach the rank of admiral before he retired.
  • Becoming an admiral takes many years of experience and careful promotion.

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What is "admiral" in Chinese?
"admiral" in Chinese is 上将. admiral means: A senior naval officer who commands a fleet or squadron.
How do you pronounce 上将?
"admiral" in Chinese is 上将, pronounced "shàng jiàng".
How do you use "admiral" in a sentence?
Example: "The admiral inspected the ships lined up in the harbor." In Chinese, "admiral" is 上将.
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