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Chinese dictionary
v.report upon the completion of a task; report back after carrying out an order
当你结束这项工作时，要向经理复命。
When you have finished this work, report yourself to the manager.
我们认为朝觐可以视为穆斯林复命归真的一次实践。
We believe that Hajj can be regarded as a practice of Muslim restoration.
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Word usage
- Separable word"复" and "命" can be combined as one word, or be used separately with other elements inserted.
他已经向老板复了命。
He has reported to his boss on completion of his task.
如果这东西丢了，我们就复不了命了。
If this thing is lost, we can't report on completion of our task.
我回公司复个命。
I'll go back to the office and report on completion of my task.