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general in Chinese

general in Chinese is 将军 — general means applying to or covering a whole group rather than one specific part; overall.

general in Chinese

将军
adj
Pronounced: jiāng jūn
Including or involving every part or member of a given or implied entity, whole, etc.; common to all, universal. [from 13th c.]
将军
noun
Pronounced: jiāng jūn
(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.]

What does "general" mean?

  1. adj Applying to or covering a whole group rather than one specific part; overall.
    "The report gives a general overview of the company's finances."
  2. adj Not detailed or specific; broad rather than precise.
    "He only gave a general description of the suspect."
  3. adj Common or widespread among a group, rather than rare.
    "It's a general belief among fans that the team will win this year."
  4. noun A senior military officer who commands large groups of troops.
    "The general ordered the troops to retreat."

general in a sentence

  • The report gives a general overview of the company's finances.
  • There was general agreement that the plan needed more funding.
  • He only gave a general description of the suspect.
  • It's a general belief among fans that the team will win this year.

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What is "general" in Chinese?

"general" in Chinese is 将军. general means: Applying to or covering a whole group rather than one specific part; overall.

How do you pronounce 将军?

"general" in Chinese is 将军, pronounced "jiāng jūn".

How do you use "general" in a sentence?

Example: "The report gives a general overview of the company's finances." In Chinese, "general" is 将军.

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