指
示

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The word "指示" is formed by combining the character "指", meaning to point or direct, which itself is composed of the hand radical "扌" denoting manual action and the component "旨" contributing sound and the idea of intention, with the character "示", meaning to show or display. Together, these characters create a compound where the actions of pointing and showing semantically merge to express the meaning of indicating or instructing.

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请遵守老师的指示。

Qǐng zūnshǒu lǎoshī de zhǐshì.

Please follow the teacher's instructions.

这个指示牌告诉我们方向。

Zhège zhǐshìpái gàosù wǒmen fāngxiàng.

This signboard tells us the direction.

根据上级的指示，我们必须完成这个任务。

Gēnjù shàngjí de zhǐshì, wǒmen bìxū wánchéng zhège rènwù.

According to the instructions from superiors, we must complete this task.

在会议上，经理明确指示了下一步的工作计划。

Zài huìyì shàng, jīnglǐ míngquè zhǐshìle xià yī bù de gōngzuò jìhuà.

During the meeting, the manager clearly instructed the next step of the work plan.

仪器上的红色指示灯闪烁，表示系统出现故障。

Yíqì shàng de hóngsè zhǐshì dēng shǎnshuò, biǎoshì xìtǒng chūxiàn gùzhàng.

The red indicator light on the instrument flashes, indicating a system failure.

Word Definition - 指示

zhǐ shì to point out; to indicate; to instruct; directives; instructions; CL:個|个[gè]

Individual Character Details

指 zhǐ
示 shì