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指示
zhǐshì
Description
“指示”的意思是告诉别人应该怎么做，也可以指一种命令或说明。
"指示" means telling others what to do, and can also refer to an order or instruction.
老师、老板常常给别人指示，我们要按照指示去做。
Teachers and bosses often give 指示, and we should follow the 指示.
Meanings
指示zhǐshì
to instruct; to direct; to point out
老师指示我们把书打开。
The teacher instructed us to open the book.
指示zhǐshì
instruction; directive; order
请按照老板的指示去做。
Please follow the boss's instructions.
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Notes
- Etymology
指 (point) + 示 (show), literally 'to point out and show'.
- Nuance
more formal than 告诉; often from a superior to a subordinate.
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