將才

简 将才 · 繁 將才
Mandarin · pinyin jiàng cái

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  1. talented field commander (military)
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cái · talent, ability; just, only
将
jiāng · will, going to, future; general
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4–2 · jiang4 cai2

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  1. (Beijing Mandarin) just; just now; a moment ago

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