jiāng jūn
general; admiral
将军在战场上指挥若定。
Jiāngjūn zài zhànchǎng shàng zhǐhuī ruò dìng.
The general commanded the battle calmly and decisively.
将军百战百胜，威名远扬。
Jiāngjūn bǎi zhàn bǎi shèng, wēimíng yuǎn yáng.
The general won every battle and his reputation spread far and wide.
将军卸甲归田，颐养天年。
Jiāngjūn xiè jiǎ guī tián, yíyǎng tiānnián.
The general took off his armor and returned to his hometown to enjoy his old age.
元帅 (yuánshuài)
marshal
将军 (jiāngjūn)
general
士兵 (bīng shì)
soldier
平民 (píng mín)
civilian
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The Chinese word 将军 (jiāngjūn) for "general" is composed of two characters: 将 (jiāng) and 军 (jūn). The character 将 originally meant "to lead" or "to command", and was often used in military contexts. The character 军 originally meant "army" or "troops", and was also commonly used in military contexts. When the two characters are combined, they form the word 将军, which specifically refers to a military commander or general.The word 将军 has a long history in Chinese culture and literature, and has been used for centuries to refer to military leaders. It is still commonly used today in both military and civilian contexts, and is recognized as one of the most important words in the Chinese language.
