指引 (zhǐ yǐn) — to guide, to direct (point the way)
Definition
指引 focuses on showing the way or pointing a person toward a path or goal. Use it over 指导 when the emphasis is on leading someone step by step rather than teaching or coaching.
verb
to guideto direct (point the way)
Examples
- 。Tā zhǐ yǐn wǒ dào le chē zhàn.He guided me to the station.
- 指引。Lǎo shī zhǐ yǐn wǒ men zǒu xiàng zhèng què de dào lù.The teacher guided us toward the right path.
- 指引。Zhè běn shū zhǐ yǐn wǒ zhǎo dào le rén shēng de fāng xiàng.This book guided me to find the direction of life.
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