吩 (fēn) - To command & to order

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吩 · fēn

To command;

to order;

used primarily in the compound word '吩咐' (fēnfu) meaning 'to instruct' or 'to tell'.

To commandto orderused primarily in the compound word '吩咐' (fēnfu)

Usage highlights

To instruct/tellTo commandTo give ordersTo directTo enjoin

Synonyms

Antonyms

  • 听从— to obey; to listen to
  • 服从— to submit; to comply

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The teacher instructed (吩咐) the students to be quiet.
  • Mother told (吩咐) me to buy groceries.
  • The boss gave orders (吩咐) to complete the task by tomorrow.

Collocations

  • To instruct/tell(吩咐)
  • To command(吩咐)
  • To give orders(吩咐)
  • To direct(吩咐)
  • To enjoin(吩咐)

Idioms

  • To issue orders(千叮万嘱)
  • To give detailed instructions(三令五申)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Primarily appears in the compound 吩咐, reflecting hierarchical social relationships where superiors give instructions to subordinates.
  • Common in contexts involving elders, teachers, or bosses giving directives in traditional Chinese culture.

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