Definition
指使 means to get someone to do something, often by giving orders or instructions behind the scenes. It usually carries a negative connotation, implying manipulation or involvement in wrongdoing. You can use it in patterns like 受人指使 (to be instigated by someone) or 指使 + person + to do something.
v.
to instigateto inciteto order someone to do something (often with negative undertones)
Examples
- 指使。Lǎobǎn zhī yuángōng zuò jiǎzhàng.The boss instigated the employees to cook the books.
- 指使。Zhè jiàn shì yídìng yǒu rén zài bèihòu zhī.This matter must have someone instigating from behind the scenes.
- 。Tā zhī shǒuxià qù pòhuài duìshǒu de shēngyù.He instigated his subordinates to ruin the opponent's reputation.
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