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指定

zhǐdìng
verb HSK 6 #5,353

Meanings

  1. 1 to designate; to appoint; to assign
  2. 2 designated; specified

Characters

指
zhǐ
to point; to indicate
定
dìng
to fix; to determine; to settle
To point and fix - to single out and assign something or someone.

Examples

HSK 5
老板指定他负责这个项目。
Lǎobǎn zhǐdìng tā fùzé zhège xiàngmù.
The boss designated him to be in charge of this project.
HSK 5
法律指定了具体的程序。
Fǎlǜ zhǐdìng le jùtǐ de chéngxù.
The law specifies the exact procedure.
HSK 5
在指定区域外停车是违法的。
Zài zhǐdìng qūyù wài tíngchē shì wéifǎ de.
Parking outside the designated area is illegal.

Tips

usage
指定 implies authority - someone in charge assigns or specifies. Common collocations: 指定地点 (designated place), 指定人选 (designated candidate), 指定用途 (specified purpose).

Stroke Order

指 zhǐ
定 dìng