批示 (pī shì) — (noun) written instruction or comment from a su…

Definition

A formal written directive or comment from a higher-ranking official on a document — bureaucratic context, used between superiors and subordinates.

noun

written instruction or comment from a superior

verb

to give a written instruction or comment (as a superior)

Measure word · 个

批示。
Zhè fèn wén jiàn xū yào lǐng dǎo pī shì.
This document needs the leader's written instruction.
批示。
Shàng jí de pī shì yǐ jīng fā dào gè bù mén le.
The superior's directive has been sent to all departments.
批示。
Qǐng jú zhǎng zài zhè fèn bào gào shàng pī shì.
Please ask the bureau chief to give instructions on this report.

Compound word

构词法gòucífǎ

联合liánhéSide by side

Two parts of equal weight, alike or opposite in meaning, standing side by side.

批pīcomment

示shìindicate

批 (comment) and 示 (indicate) combine into a written instruction from a superior.

Characters in this word

Most characters — around four in five — are built this way: one part hints at the meaning, the other at the pronunciation.

Meaning part形符xíngfú

Sound part声符shēngfú

比

Close in sound todayThe sound part was a clue two thousand years ago — it often still helps, but not always.

批 puts 手 (hand) beside 比, which gives the sound.

A drawing of the thing itself, worn down over three thousand years into a few strokes.

示 began as a drawing of an altar. Extra strokes were added to keep it distinct from unrelated old forms.