lieutenant in Chinese
lieutenant in Chinese is 中尉 — lieutenant means a junior commissioned officer rank in the army, air force, or marines, ranking below captain.
lieutenant in Chinese
中尉
Pronounced: zhōng wèi
A military grade that is junior to the grade the adjective modifies: lieutenant colonel, lieutenant general, lieutenant commander.
中尉
Pronounced: zhōng wèi
(military) The lowest junior commissioned officer rank(s) in many military forces, often Army and Marines.
What does "lieutenant" mean?
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noun A junior commissioned officer rank in the army, air force, or marines, ranking below captain.
"The lieutenant led the platoon on its first patrol."
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noun A trusted deputy who carries out the plans of a more senior leader.
"The crime boss sent one of his lieutenants to handle the deal."
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lieutenant in a sentence
- The lieutenant led the platoon on its first patrol.
- He was promoted from second lieutenant to first lieutenant.
- The crime boss sent one of his lieutenants to handle the deal.
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What is "lieutenant" in Chinese?
"lieutenant" in Chinese is 中尉. lieutenant means: A junior commissioned officer rank in the army, air force, or marines, ranking below captain.
How do you pronounce 中尉?
"lieutenant" in Chinese is 中尉, pronounced "zhōng wèi".
How do you use "lieutenant" in a sentence?
Example: "The lieutenant led the platoon on its first patrol." In Chinese, "lieutenant" is 中尉.
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