指 zhǐ
- Strokes
- 9
- Radical
- 扌 — hand
- Made of
- 扌 hand 旨 aim, intention, purpose, will
- How it's built
- Ideograph — the meaning is built from its parts
指引
zhǐyǐn
to guide; guidance
Characters in this word
引 yǐn
- Strokes
- 4
- Radical
- 弓 — bow
- How it's built
- Ideograph — the meaning is built from its parts
Example phrases
- 这份伦理准则指引研究人员在复杂情境中作出判断。 Zhè fèn lúnlǐ zhǔnzé zhǐyǐn yánjiū rényuán zài fùzá qíngjìng zhōng zuòchū pànduàn. This ethical code guides researchers in making judgements in complex situations.
- 老师在人生的道路上给了他很多指引。 Lǎoshī zài rénshēng de dàolù shàng gěile tā hěn duō zhǐyǐn. The teacher gave him a lot of guidance on his path in life.
- 北极星永远指引着旅行者回家的方向。 Běijíxīng yǒngyuǎn zhǐyǐnzhe lǚxíngzhě huíjiā de fāngxiàng. The North Star forever guides travelers toward the way home.