指
导

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The word "指导" is formed by combining the character "指", meaning to point or indicate, with "导", meaning to guide or lead. "指" incorporates the hand radical "扌" and the phonetic component "旨", conveying the action of pointing, while "导" includes elements that imply leading or conducting. Together, they create a compound where "指" emphasizes directing attention and "导" emphasizes steering, resulting in the overall meaning of instructing or providing guidance.

Example Sentences Hide

老师指导我们学习。

Lǎoshī zhǐdǎo wǒmen xuéxí.

The teacher guides our studies.

教练耐心指导队员们训练。

Jiàoliàn nàixīn zhǐdǎo duìyuánmen xùnliàn.

The coach patiently guides the team members in training.

这份手册能指导你完成操作。

Zhè fèn shǒucè néng zhǐdǎo nǐ wánchéng cāozuò.

This manual can guide you through the operation.

在老师的指导下，实验成功了。

Zài lǎoshī de zhǐdǎo xià, shíyàn chénggōng le.

Under the teacher's guidance, the experiment succeeded.

这些核心思想指导着我们的一切行动。

Zhèxiē héxīn sīxiǎng zhǐdǎo zhe wǒmen de yīqiè xíngdòng.

These core ideas guide all of our actions.

Word Definition - 指导

zhǐ dǎo to guide; to direct; to instruct; coach; trainer

Individual Character Details

指 zhǐ
导 dǎo