授意

shòuyì
verb #27,120

Meanings

  1. 1 to instruct
  2. 2 to inspire
  3. 3 to give tacit instructions
  4. 4 to incite

Examples

Tā shòuyì xiàshǔ wěizàole xiāngguān wénjiàn.
He instructed his subordinates to forge the relevant documents.
Jù bàodào, cǐ shì shàngjí shòuyì suǒ wéi.
According to reports, this was done under instructions from higher-ups.

Tips

usage
授意 implies giving instructions in an implicit or behind-the-scenes way — not an open order, but a signal or prompt to act. It often carries a slightly negative connotation, suggesting the instruction was improper or secretive.

Stroke Order

shòu