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Chinese

zhǐchū
Meaning: to point out; to indicate
Part of Speech: Verb

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Example sentences

老師指出了我作文中的錯誤。
老师指出了我作文中的错误。
The teacher pointed out the mistakes in my essay.
老師沒有貶他,只是指出作業裡的錯誤。
The teacher did not belittle him; she only pointed out the mistakes in his homework.
研究指出,這顆彗星多年後還會再次接近地球。
Research indicates that this comet will approach Earth again many years from now.
氣象預報指出,低壓接近時可能帶來強風和大雨。
The weather forecast says that low pressure may bring strong winds and heavy rain as it approaches.
老師的批評一針見血,指出了我文章中的問題。
The teacher's criticism was incisive, pointing out the problems in my article.

Usage Notes

Commonly used when someone identifies a specific point, error, or fact.

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