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指点

指點
zhǐdiǎn
verb HSK 7 #10,693

Meanings

  1. 1 to give pointers
  2. 2 to advise
  3. 3 to guide

Characters

指
zhǐ
to point; to indicate
点
diǎn
to point; dot

Examples

请老师指点一下我的作文。
Qǐng lǎoshī zhǐdiǎn yíxià wǒ de zuòwén.
Please give me some pointers on my essay, teacher.
多亏了他的指点,我才通过了考试。
Duōkuī le tā de zhǐdiǎn, wǒ cái tōngguò le kǎoshì.
Thanks to his guidance, I passed the exam.

Tips

usage
指点 is respectful and implies helpful guidance from someone more experienced. Don't confuse with 指指点点 (zhǐzhǐdiǎndiǎn), which means to gossip or point fingers critically.

Stroke Order

指 zhǐ
点 diǎn

Related Words

指引 zhǐyǐn HSK 7 #4,901
to guide / to lead / to direct
指指点点 zhǐzhidiǎndiǎn #13,639
to gesticulate; to point here and there / to point the finger of blame; to criticize
指南 zhǐnán HSK 7 #7,756
guide / guidebook / manual
指令 zhǐlìng HSK 7 #4,030
instruction / command / directive
指向 zhǐxiàng HSK 7 #5,675
to point to / to point toward / to be directed at
指望 zhǐwàng HSK 7 #2,065
to count on / to hope for / to expect
点心 diǎnxin HSK 7 #4,821
dim sum / pastry / light refreshment / snack
弱点 ruòdiǎn HSK 7 #4,501
weakness; weak point; vulnerability
点子 diǎnzi HSK 7 #3,503
idea / notion / spot; dot
戒指 jièzhi HSK 7 #1,697
ring (jewelry)
指点 zhǐdiǎn
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