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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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