指出 (zhǐ chū) — to point out; to indicate
Definition
指出 means 'to point out' — usually a fact, problem, or mistake, often in speech or writing. Unlike 提示 (a reminder/hint) or 示意 (a non-verbal signal), 指出 is direct and explicit.
verb
to point outto indicate
Examples
- 指出。Tā zài huì shàng zhǐ chū le wèn tí de yuán yīn.He pointed out the cause of the problem at the meeting.
- 指出。Qǐng nǐ zhǐ chū nǎ zhāng dì tú huà cuò le.Please point out which map is drawn wrong.
- 指出。Lǎo shī zhǐ chū le tā zuò yè lǐ de cuò wù.The teacher pointed out the mistakes in his homework.
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