指导 (zhǐ dǎo) — to guide; to direct; to coach

Definition

指导 is 'to guide or coach' someone in a task or skill, like a teacher or expert leading a learner. Unlike 指挥 (command/conduct a group) or 辅导 (tutor in schoolwork), it focuses on giving direction in an activity rather than ordering or teaching lessons.

verb
to guideto directto coach
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Examples

  • 指导
    Jiào liàn zhǐ dǎo tā liàn xí pǎo bù.
    The coach guided him in practicing running.
  • 指导
    Lǎo shī zǐ xì zhǐ dǎo wǒ men xiě zuò wén.
    The teacher carefully guided us in writing compositions.
  • 指导
    Gōng sī qǐng zhuān jiā zhǐ dǎo xīn yuán gōng.
    The company invited experts to guide the new employees.

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