左將軍
See also: 左将军
Contents
ChineseEdit
left | general; to checkmate | ||
---|---|---|---|
trad. (左將軍) | 左 | 將軍 | |
simp. (左将军) | 左 | 将军 |
EtymologyEdit
General of the Left (along with General of the Right, Front and Rear) was usually picked based on abilities rather than family ties, and was directly subordinate to the central government.
PronunciationEdit
- Mandarin
- (Standard Chinese)+
- Pinyin:
- Zhuyin: ㄗㄨㄛˇ ㄐㄧㄤ ㄐㄩㄣ
- Gwoyeu Romatzyh: tzuuojiangjiun
- IPA (key): /t͡su̯ɔ²¹⁴⁻²¹¹ t͡ɕi̯ɑŋ⁵⁵ t͡ɕyn⁵⁵/
- (Standard Chinese)+
NounEdit
左將軍
- (historical) General of the Left (a high military rank held by generals in ancient China)