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吩咐

to instruct, to tell someone to do something, instruction, order

f ə n ⁵ ⁵ f u ²
verb Uncommon #7,641
to instruct, to tell someone to do something Often used when someone in authority gives an instruction.
CH: 经理吩咐我把文件送过去。
EN: The manager told me to deliver the documents.

照医生吩咐做就好

Just follow the doctor's instructions.

— 汉江怪物 (2006)

我发誓，完全跟着你吩咐去做的

I swear, I did exactly as you instructed.

— 功夫 (2004)

在那院子里点火是爸爸吩咐的让我亲手烧掉

It was Dad who ordered me to set fire to that courtyard and burn it down with my own hands.

— 燃烧 (2018)

有什么事儿您尽管吩咐

If there’s anything you need, just let me know.

— 大红灯笼高高挂 (1991)

还有没有吩咐？

Is there anything else you’d like me to do?

— 叶问 (2008)

吩咐四位太太自己吃

Tell the four ladies to eat on their own.

— 大红灯笼高高挂 (1991)

老爷有什么吩咐

What are your orders, sir?

— 大红灯笼高高挂 (1991)

他转向一名助手，吩咐了几句。

He turned to an assistant and gave a few instructions.

大太太吩咐你认个错就放你起来就认个错就怎么了

The First Mistress said she’ll let you up if you admit you were wrong. Just admit it—what’s the harm?

— 大红灯笼高高挂 (1991)

请随时吩咐

Please feel free to ask.

— 泰坦尼克号 (1997)

照您吩咐的我剪了车票，让他们睡着了

As you instructed, I punched the tickets and got them to fall asleep.

— 鬼灭之刃：无限列车篇 (2020)

我让他们去睡觉，并吩咐厨子给他们准备丰盛些的饭菜。

I sent them off to bed and told the cook to prepare them a more substantial meal.

您还有什么吩咐吗？

Is there anything else you need?

— 泰坦尼克号 (1997)

今天有什么吩咐吗

Is there anything you need me to do today?

— 乔乔的异想世界 (2019)

我吩咐她不要走.

I told her not to leave.

— 杀手疾风号 (2022)

还有吩咐吗？

Is there anything else?

— 叶问 (2008)

以后有什么事尽管吩咐

If you need anything in the future, just let me know.

— 黑社会 (2005)

老爷就这么吩咐的

That's what the master ordered.

— 大红灯笼高高挂 (1991)

noun Rare #23,290
instruction, order Often used for instructions or orders given by someone in authority.
CH: 我会按你的吩咐去做。
EN: I'll follow your instructions.

虽然许多吩咐我不明白

Although I don't understand many of the instructions.

— 梦幻之地 (1989)

快帮我们解开我们发誓会按你的吩咐去办事

Quick, help us untie this—we swear we’ll do whatever you tell us.

— 指环王2：双塔奇兵 (2002)

接下来该怎么做，我完全听从您的吩咐。

What should I do next? I’m entirely at your command.

依照你的吩咐

As you instructed.

— 大逃杀 (2000)

按照您的吩咐，我们每周只喂他一次，先生。

As you instructed, we only feed him once a week, sir.

— RRR：双雄起义 (2022)

照你的吩咐三百个保安已经安排好了随时可以出发

As you requested, 300 security guards have been arranged and are ready to depart at any time.

— 美人鱼 (2016)