Chinese
zhǐhuī
Meaning: to command; to conduct; conductor
Part of Speech: Noun, Verb

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Handwriting

指揮
指
揮
指挥
指
挥

Example sentences

The orchestra performed beautiful music under the conductor's lead.
那位將軍指揮軍隊擊退了敵人。
那位将军指挥军队击退了敌人。
That general commanded the army to repel the enemy.
那位軍官正在指揮部隊訓練。
那位军官正在指挥部队训练。
That officer is commanding the troops' training.
交通警察在路口指揮交通。
交通警察在路口指挥交通。
The traffic police are directing traffic at the intersection.
團長正在指揮演習。
团长正在指挥演习。
The regiment commander is directing the exercise.
他是歷史上一位赫赫有名的名將,指揮過無數場戰役。
他是历史上一位赫赫有名的名将,指挥过无数场战役。
He is a famous general in history who commanded countless battles.

Usage Notes

Can refer to the action of commanding/conducting or the person (conductor/commander).

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