索引

suǒyǐn

noun #20,266

Measure Word

一个索引 gè

Meanings

1 index
2 table of contents index
3 catalog

Characters

to search / rope

to lead / to guide

Examples

这本书后面有一个详细的索引。

Zhè běn shū hòumiàn yǒu yī gè xiángxì de suǒyǐn.

This book has a detailed index at the back.

数据库索引可以加快查询速度。

Shùjùkù suǒyǐn kěyǐ jiākuài cháxún sùdù.

A database index can speed up queries.

Tips

usage

索引 is used for both book indexes and database indexes. In computing contexts it is extremely common.

Stroke Order

索 suǒ

引 yǐn