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captain in Chinese

captain in Chinese is 上尉 — captain means the person in charge of a ship, aircraft, or team.

captain in Chinese

上尉
noun
Pronounced: shàng wèi
An army officer with a rank between the most senior grade of lieutenant and major.

What does "captain" mean?

  1. noun The person in charge of a ship, aircraft, or team.
    "The captain announced that the flight would be delayed by an hour."
  2. noun A military rank above lieutenant and below major (army) or between commander and commodore (navy).
    "He was promoted to captain after five years of service."
  3. verb To lead or take command of a ship, aircraft, or team.
    "He captained the vessel through the storm without incident."

captain in a sentence

  • The captain announced that the flight would be delayed by an hour.
  • She was named captain of the school hockey team.
  • He was promoted to captain after five years of service.
  • He captained the vessel through the storm without incident.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "captain" in Chinese?

"captain" in Chinese is 上尉. captain means: The person in charge of a ship, aircraft, or team.

How do you pronounce 上尉?

"captain" in Chinese is 上尉, pronounced "shàng wèi".

How do you use "captain" in a sentence?

Example: "The captain announced that the flight would be delayed by an hour." In Chinese, "captain" is 上尉.

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