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The word "指出" is formed by combining the character "指", which means to point or indicate, with the character "出", which means to come out or emerge. This combination results in a compound word where "指" conveys the action of directing attention towards something, and "出" adds the sense of bringing that something into view or making it evident, thus collectively meaning to point out.

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老师指出我的错误。

Lǎoshī zhǐchū wǒ de cuòwù.

The teacher pointed out my mistake.

报告指出问题所在。

Bàogào zhǐchū wèntí suǒzài.

The report points out where the problem lies.

专家明确指出了这个方案的缺陷。

Zhuānjiā míngquè zhǐchūle zhège fāng'àn de quēxiàn.

The expert clearly pointed out the flaws in this plan.

他毫不客气地指出我们工作中的疏漏。

Tā háo bú kèqì de zhǐchū wǒmen gōngzuò zhōng de shūlòu.

He bluntly pointed out the oversights in our work.

在总结发言时，主席中肯地指出了成绩与不足两方面。

Zài zǒngjié fāyán shí, zhǔxí zhōngkěn de zhǐchūle chéngjì yǔ bùzú liǎng fāngmiàn.

In the concluding remarks, the chairman pointed out both the achievements and shortcomings.

Word Definition - 指出

zhǐ chū to indicate; to point out

Individual Character Details

指 zhǐ
出 chū, chū