指示 (zhǐ shì) — (verb) to indicate, to instruct; to point out; (noun) directive, instruction
Definition
A formal word meaning 'to instruct / to indicate' (verb) or 'directive / instruction' (noun), usually from a superior or authority. Compare 指出 (just pointing out a fact) and 说明 (explaining); 指示 implies an order to follow, stronger than 说明.
verb
to indicateto instructto point out
noun
directiveinstruction
Measure word · 个
Easily confused
Examples
- 指示。Jīng lǐ zhǐ shì wǒ men gǎi jìn fāng àn.The manager instructed us to improve the plan.
- 指示。Zhè tái yí qì huì zhǐ shì wēn dù biàn huà.This instrument will indicate temperature changes.
- 指示。Qǐng nǐ àn zhào shàng jí de zhǐ shì zhí xíng.Please carry out the directives from your superiors.
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