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將軍

Pronunciation: /t͡ɕi̯ɑŋ⁵⁵ t͡ɕyn⁵⁵/

“將軍” is a Chinese word. Its 5 meanings in English:

noun

  1. general (military rank)

verb

  1. to check
  2. to put someone on the spot

interjection

  1. checkmate

proper noun

  1. Supreme Leaders of North Korea

Etymology

First used in the state of Jin in Spring and Autumn period, where the army are controled by one of the leaders of six powerful vassal states (see Zhongjunjiang). Later it becomes a separate official position.

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