指路

zhǐlù

verb

Meanings

1 to give directions
2 to point out the way

Characters

Examples

HSK 1

请问你能给我指路吗？

Qǐngwèn nǐ néng gěi wǒ zhǐlù ma?

Excuse me, could you give me directions?

HSK 4

老人热心地为游客指路。

Lǎorén rèxīn de wèi yóukè zhǐlù.

The old man warmly gave directions to the tourist.

Tips

usage

Used both literally (point out a road) and figuratively (point someone in the right direction in life or work). Often paired with 给 or 为: 给我指路 / 为他指路.

Stroke Order

指 zhǐ

路 lù