Chinese
zhǐdǎo
Meaning: to guide; to direct; guidance
Part of Speech: Verb, Noun

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Example sentences

在老師的指導下,我的中文進步了很多。
在老师的指导下,我的中文进步了很多。
Under the teacher's guidance, my Chinese has improved a lot.
在教練的指導下,我的游泳技術進步了很多。
Under the coach's guidance, my swimming technique has improved a lot.
他在工作上給予了我許多指導,是我非常尊敬的前輩。
He gave me a lot of guidance at work and is a senior I respect very much.
我的上司在工作上給了很多指導。
My boss gave me a lot of guidance in my work.
警察正在崗位上上崗指導交通。
The police are currently at their posts on duty directing traffic.

Usage Notes

Used both as a verb 'to guide' and a noun 'guidance' or 'instruction'.

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