命[mìng]

名

1. life

♦ ~在旦夕 be on the verge of death; be dying

2. lot; fate; destiny

♦ 他认为自己受苦是~苦。 He thought he had suffered because of his cruel fate.

♦ ~好 be born under a lucky star

3. order; commandation

♦ 奉命

动

1. order; command

♦ ~其速归。 Order him to return immediately.

2. assign (a name, title, etc.)

♦ 命名