2 sentences for 下级 (xià​jí — subordinate)

1. 下级应当服从上级的指挥。

   xià​jí yīng​dāng fú​cóng shàng​jí de zhǐ​huī.

   Subordinates should follow the commands of their superiors.

   Source: Dong Chinese Dictionary

2. 古人认为，当下级发现上级有错时，应当直言规谏。

   gǔ​rén rèn​wéi, dāng xià​jí fā​xiàn shàng​jí yǒu cuò shí, yīng​dāng zhí​yán guī jiàn.

   Ancient people believed that when a subordinate finds a superior to be in error, they should offer direct admonition.

   Source: Dong Chinese Dictionary