帥 (shuài) - Commander-in-chief & marshal

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帥 · shuài

Commander-in-chief;

marshal;

handsome;

graceful;

to lead;

to command.

Commander-in-chiefmarshalhandsome

Usage highlights

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Synonyms

  • 将— general; commander
  • 俊— handsome; elegant
  • 领— to lead; to guide

Antonyms

  • 丑— ugly
  • 兵— soldier (subordinate)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He was promoted to marshal (元帅).
  • That actor is very handsome (很帅).
  • She will lead the delegation (率领代表团).
  • The general commanded the troops (统帅军队).

Collocations

  • Marshal(元帅)
  • Handsome(帅气)
  • To lead(率领)
  • Commander-in-chief(统帅)
  • Handsome guy(帅哥)
  • Dashing(英俊潇洒)

Idioms

  • To act as commander(挂帅)
  • To assume command(帅师)
  • Handsome and unrestrained(帅性)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Originally referred to a ceremonial towel, later extended to mean military commander.
  • In modern usage, commonly means handsome or good-looking, especially for men.
  • Historically used for high-ranking military positions in imperial China.

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