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指示

zhǐshì
verb HSK 6 #3,534

Meanings

  1. 1 to instruct; to direct; to indicate
  2. 2 instructions; directive; order

Characters

指
zhǐ
to point; to indicate
示
shì
to show; to indicate
To point and show - to give instructions or directives.

Examples

HSK 5
请领导给我们一些指示。
Qǐng lǐngdǎo gěi wǒmen yìxiē zhǐshì.
Please give us some instructions, leader.
HSK 5
按照指示操作。
Ànzhào zhǐshì cāozuò.
Operate according to the instructions.
HSK 7-9
路标指示前方有出口。
Lùbiāo zhǐshì qiánfāng yǒu chūkǒu.
The road sign indicates there's an exit ahead.

Tips

usage
指示 as a noun often implies top-down directives from leadership. 指示灯 (zhǐshìdēng) = indicator light. In a workplace, 等待上级指示 = waiting for instructions from above.

Stroke Order

指 zhǐ
示 shì