指导

zhǐ dǎo

HSK 2.0 Level 5 HSK 3.0 Level 5 Verb Common

Definitions

1. to guide
2. to give directions
3. to direct
4. to coach
5. guidance
6. tuition

Word relationships

Antonyms

1 item

• 误导 wù dǎo 误导 wù dǎo to mislead 故意引导到错误的方向: to mislead

Related words

2 items

• 指挥 zhǐ huī 指挥 zhǐ huī to conduct 侧重于发布指令进行调度: to conduct
• 辅导 fǔ dǎo 辅导 fǔ dǎo to give guidance 侧重于学业或技能上的帮助: to give guidance

Synonyms

1 item

• 引导 yǐn dǎo 引导 yǐn dǎo to guide 在思想或行动上指引他人: to guide

Usage notes

Collocations

指导 often takes a direct object like 学生, 工作, or 实践. Avoid using it with 建议 (use 提出建议 instead).

Formality

指导 is neutral, used in both formal and informal contexts, but it often implies a hierarchical relationship where one has more experience or authority.

Words Containing 指导

• 技术指导 技术指导 jì shù zhǐ dǎo: technical instructor
• 指导员 指导员 zhǐ dǎo yuán: instructor
• 指导教授 指导教授 zhǐ dǎo jiào shòu: adviser
• 指导者 指导者 zhǐ dǎo zhě: coach; mentor; counselor; instructor; director; guide; conductor
• 指导课 指导课 zhǐ dǎo kè: tutorial
• 莅临指导 莅临指导 lì lín zhǐ dǎo: (of a notable person etc) to honor with one's presence and offer guidance (idiom)

Child Words of 指导

• 指 指 zhǐ: finger
• 导 导 dǎo: to transmit