shòu​mìng

to receive orders

  • created sense approved 受命 · shòu​mìng · to receive orders — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    受命

    shòu​mìng

    to receive orders

    to receive instructions, orders, or a task

    受, 命

    受 (literal) → 受 · shòu · to receive 命 (literal) → 命 · mìng · order

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  • created sense approved 受命 · shòu​mìng · to accept advice — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    受命

    shòu​mìng

    to accept advice

    (literary) to accept someone's advice, counsel, or teachings

    受 (literal) → 受 · shòu · to receive 命 (literal) → 命 · mìng · order

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  • created sense approved 受命 · shòu​mìng · to receive a mandate from heaven — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    受命

    shòu​mìng

    to receive a mandate from heaven

    (literary) to receive a mandate from heaven to rule

    受 (literal) → 受 · shòu · to receive 命 (literal) → 命 · mìng · order

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  • created sense approved 受命 · shòu​mìng · to receive life — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    受命

    shòu​mìng

    to receive life

    (literary) to receive life or vitality from nature or the earth

    受 (literal) → 受 · shòu · to receive 命 (literal) → 命 · mìng · life

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