Verb, Nounindicate; point out; directive

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Character Breakdown

指示 consists of 2 characters.

How to Use 指示 in Sentences

Common collocations & usage patterns. Learn how to combine 指示 with other words naturally.
Measure Word + Nounwith
xiàng
zhǐ
shì
neutral
an instruction
Adjective + Nounwith明确
míng
què
zhǐ
shì
neutral
clear instructions
Noun + Nounwith上级
shàng
zhǐ
shì
formal
superior's instructions
Verb + Object
zūn
zhào
zhǐ
shì
formal
follow instructions
chū
zhǐ
shì
formal
issue instructions

Example Sentences with 指示

lǎo
shī
zhǐ
shì
men
zuò
xià
The teacher instructed us to sit down.
gēn
shàng
de
zuì
xīn
zhǐ
shì
men
tiáo
zhěng
xiàng
huà
According to the latest directive from superiors, we must adjust the project plan.
néng
zhǐ
shì
xià
zuì
jìn
de
gōng
jiāo
chē
zhàn
zěn
me
zǒu
ma
Can you point out how to get to the nearest bus stop?
qǐng
àn
zhào
shuō
míng
shū
shàng
de
zhǐ
shì
cāo
zuò
Please follow the instructions on the manual.
méi
yǒu
míng
què
zhǐ
shì
dǎo
zhì
tuán
duì
gōng
zuò
fāng
xiàng
hùn
luàn
He did not give clear instructions, causing confusion in the team's work direction.
biāo
qīng
zhǐ
shì
le
qián
wǎng
chǎng
de
xiàn线
fēi
cháng
fāng
biàn便
The road signs clearly indicate the route to the airport, which is very convenient.
zhǐ
shì
xià
shǔ
wán
chéng
zhè
xiàng
rèn
He directed his subordinates to complete this task.
jǐn
guǎn
shōu
dào
le
zhǐ
shì
dàn
réng
yīn
quē
jīng
yàn
ér
wèi
néng
zhí
xíng
Although he received the directive, he still failed to execute it due to lack of experience.