指引

zhǐyǐn

verb HSK 7 #4,901

Meanings

1 to guide
2 to lead
3 to direct

Characters

to point; to indicate

to lead; to guide

Examples

老师的话指引我走上了正确的道路。

Lǎoshī de huà zhǐyǐn wǒ zǒushàng le zhèngquè de dàolù.

The teacher's words guided me onto the right path.

请指引我到最近的地铁站。

Qǐng zhǐyǐn wǒ dào zuìjìn de dìtiě zhàn.

Please direct me to the nearest subway station.

Tips

usage

指引 often implies showing someone the way, either literally (directions) or figuratively (life guidance). More formal than 带路.

Stroke Order

指 zhǐ

引 yǐn