colonel in Chinese
colonel in Chinese is 上校 — colonel means a senior military officer rank, typically just below a general.
colonel in Chinese
上校
Pronounced: shàng xiào
A commissioned officer in an armed military organization, typically the highest rank before flag officer ranks (generals). It is generally found in armies, air forces or naval infantry (marines).
What does "colonel" mean?
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noun A senior military officer rank, typically just below a general.
"The colonel briefed the troops before the mission."
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colonel in a sentence
- The colonel briefed the troops before the mission.
- She was promoted to colonel after fifteen years of service.
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What is "colonel" in Chinese?
"colonel" in Chinese is 上校. colonel means: A senior military officer rank, typically just below a general.
How do you pronounce 上校?
"colonel" in Chinese is 上校, pronounced "shàng xiào".
How do you use "colonel" in a sentence?
Example: "The colonel briefed the troops before the mission." In Chinese, "colonel" is 上校.
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