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指挥

zhǐ huī
HSK 2.0 Level 5 HSK 3.0 Level 6 Verb Common

Definitions

  1. 1. to conduct
  2. 2. to command
  3. 3. to direct
  4. 4. conductor (of an orchestra)

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Word relationships

Antonyms

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服从
fú cóng

to obey (an order)

指挥是发出命令，而服从是接受命令

Related words

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指挥官
zhǐ huī guān

commander

进行指挥的人

Usage notes

Common mistakes

指挥 is usually a verb, but can also be a noun meaning 'conductor'. Do not confuse with 指导 (zhǐdǎo) which means 'to guide'.

Example Sentences

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他 指挥 了这次行动。
He commanded this operation.
这位将军 指挥 部队赢得了胜利。
This general commanded the troops and won the victory.
交警在路上 指挥 交通。
The traffic police is directing traffic on the road.

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Words Containing 指挥

执行指挥官
zhí xíng zhǐ huī guān

executing commander

抗震救灾指挥部
kàng zhèn jiù zāi zhǐ huī bù

State Council Earthquake Relief Headquarters

指挥中心
zhǐ huī zhōng xīn

command center

指挥官
zhǐ huī guān

commander

指挥家
zhǐ huī jiā

conductor (music)

指挥有方，人人乐从
zhǐ huī yǒu fāng , rén rén lè cóng

Command right and you will be obeyed cheerfully. (idiom)

指挥棒
zhǐ huī bàng

baton

指挥者
zhǐ huī zhě

conductor

指挥部
zhǐ huī bù

headquarters

瞎指挥
xiā zhǐ huī

to give nonsensical instructions

总指挥部
zǒng zhǐ huī bù

general headquarters

Child Words of 指挥

指
zhǐ

finger

挥
huī

to wave