指
挥

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The word "指挥" is formed by combining the character "指", which means to point or indicate and is composed of the hand radical "扌" with the component "旨" suggesting purpose, and the character "挥", which means to wave or direct and also contains the hand radical "扌" with the component "军" implying military association. Together, they denote the act of directing or commanding, such as through pointing and waving gestures to guide actions.

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警察指挥交通。

Jǐngchá zhǐhuī jiāotōng.

The police direct traffic.

音乐指挥家很专业。

Yīnyuè zhǐhuījiā hěn zhuānyè.

The music conductor is very professional.

他在指挥一个大型项目。

Tā zài zhǐhuī yīgè dàxíng xiàngmù.

He is directing a large project.

指挥官冷静地指挥士兵作战。

Zhǐhuīguān lěngjìng de zhǐhuī shìbīng zuòzhàn.

The commander calmly commanded the soldiers in battle.

有效的指挥需要清晰的沟通和决策能力。

Yǒuxiào de zhǐhuī xūyào qīngxī de gōutōng hé juécè nénglì.

Effective command requires clear communication and decision-making skills.

Word Definition - 指挥

zhǐ huī to conduct; to command; to direct; conductor (of an orchestra); CL:個|个[gè]

Individual Character Details

指 zhǐ
挥 huī