囑 (zhǔ) - To instruct & to order

囑Tone 3

zhǔ ｜ 24 strokes ｜ radical:

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囑 · zhǔ

To instruct;

to order;

to enjoin;

to give detailed directions;

to command.

To instructto orderto enjoin

Usage highlights

To instructTo entrustLast testamentDoctor's ordersTo commissionTo exhort

Synonyms

  • 咐— to instruct, to order
  • 叮— to urge, to exhort
  • 令— to command, to order

Antonyms

  • 听— to listen, to obey
  • 从— to follow, to comply

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The doctor gave strict instructions (医嘱).
  • He entrusted his friend with an important task (嘱托).
  • Before leaving, she gave many instructions (嘱咐).
  • This is the dying man's last wish (遗嘱).

Collocations

  • To instruct(嘱咐)
  • To entrust(嘱托)
  • Last testament(遗嘱)
  • Doctor's orders(医嘱)
  • To commission(嘱请)
  • To exhort(嘱告)

Idioms

  • Repeatedly enjoin(千叮万嘱)
  • To give final instructions(临终嘱托)
  • To commission earnestly(谆谆嘱咐)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Often used in formal or serious contexts involving the transfer of responsibility or final wishes.
  • Commonly appears in medical, legal, and familial contexts where clear instructions are crucial.
  • The character carries a sense of gravity and importance, reflecting the weight of the instructions being given.

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