指挥 (zhǐ huī) — to conduct, to command, to direct; conductor (of an orchestra); commander; director
Definition
指挥 is 'to command / direct' (verb) or the 'commander / conductor' (noun), with a military or performance focus. Among siblings, 导演 is specifically for films/plays, and 经理/主任/董事/理事 are administrative titles — not commanding roles.
to conductto commandto directconductor (of an orchestra)commanderdirector
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Examples
- 。Tā zhǐ huī le yí gè yuè duì.He conducted a band.
- 指挥。Jǐng chá zhǐ huī jiāo tōng.The police are directing traffic.
- 指挥。Zhè wèi zhǐ huī hěn yǒu jīng yàn.This conductor is very experienced.
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