指针 (zhǐ zhēn) — pointer, needle (on a gauge, clock, or compass); guiding principle, guide (a policy, strategy, or document that directs action)
Definition
Two senses: the physical 'needle/pointer' on a clock, gauge, or compass, AND a figurative 'guiding principle' for a policy or direction. The measure word 根 is used for the physical needle.
noun
pointerneedle (on a gauge, clock, or compass)guiding principleguide (a policy, strategy, or document that directs action)
Measure word · 根
Examples
- 指针。Zhōng biǎo de zhǐ zhēn zài màn màn yí dòng.The clock's hand is moving slowly.
- 指针。Zhè ge zhèng cè shì wǒ guó jīng jì fā zhǎn de zhǐ zhēn.This policy is the guiding principle of our country's economic development.
- 指针。Zhè fèn bào gào shì gōng sī wèi lái fā zhǎn de zhǐ zhēn.This report is a guide for the company's future development.
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