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

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Example sentences

樂隊在指揮的帶領下演奏出美妙的樂曲。
乐队在指挥的带领下演奏出美妙的乐曲。
The orchestra performed beautiful music under the conductor's lead.
那位將軍指揮軍隊擊退了敵人。
That general commanded the army to repel the enemy.
那位軍官正在指揮部隊訓練。
That officer is commanding the troops' training.
這位元帥在清晨指揮全軍渡過河口。
The marshal commanded the whole army to cross the river mouth at dawn.
交通警察在路口指揮交通。
The traffic police are directing traffic at the intersection.

Usage Notes

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

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