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warlord in Chinese

warlord in Chinese is 军阀 — warlord means a powerful military commander who controls an area through armed force, typically where central government authority is weak or absent.

warlord in Chinese

军阀
noun
Pronounced: jūn fá
A military commander or bandit leader wielding civilian power in an area where the government is weak.

What does "warlord" mean?

  1. noun A powerful military commander who controls an area through armed force, typically where central government authority is weak or absent.
    "Rival warlords carved up the country after the government collapsed."
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warlord in a sentence

  • Rival warlords carved up the country after the government collapsed.
  • The region has been ruled by local warlords for over a decade.

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What is "warlord" in Chinese?

"warlord" in Chinese is 军阀. warlord means: A powerful military commander who controls an area through armed force, typically where central government authority is weak or absent.

How do you pronounce 军阀?

"warlord" in Chinese is 军阀, pronounced "jūn fá".

How do you use "warlord" in a sentence?

Example: "Rival warlords carved up the country after the government collapsed." In Chinese, "warlord" is 军阀.

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