Shows that an action will happen in the future; will; shall; be going to

Used in formal writing to introduce the object of a verb, serving the same function as 把 bǎ

Barely; just; only just enough to reach a certain amount or level

a high-ranking military officer; a general; (military) a general officer rank above colonel

To take; to bring; to use; to hold

(Chinese chess) to attack the opponent's general or king

(literary) Used repeatedly to mean both... and... or half... half...

(bound form) To nurse; to take care of one's health; to rest

Used between a verb and a direction word to show the start or continuation of an action

(literary) To lead; to command troops

(literary) To desire; to invite; to request; to ask for a favor

a Chinese surname

to challenge, poke, or embarrass someone with words

(Chinese chess) the general or king piece (usually on the black side)