後將軍
See also: 后将军
Chinese
back; behind; rear; afterwards; after; later | general; sulfur | ||
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trad. (後將軍) | 後 | 將軍 | |
simp. (后将军) | 后 | 将军 |
Etymology
General of the Rear (along with General of the Right, Front and Left) was usually picked based on abilities rather than family ties, and was directly subordinate to the central government.
Pronunciation
Noun
後將軍
- (historical) General of the Rear (a high military rank held by generals in ancient China)
Related terms
- 前將軍/前将军
- 左將軍/左将军 (zuǒjiāngjūn)
- 右將軍/右将军 (yòu jiāngjūn)