指点

zhǐ diǎn

HSK 3.0 Level 7 Verb Uncommon

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Definitions

1. to point out
2. to indicate
3. to give directions
4. to show how (to do sth)
5. to censure
6. to pick at

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Word relationships

Counterparts

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• 请教 qǐng jiào 请教 qǐng jiào to ask for guidance 请求别人指点: to ask for guidance

Related words

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• 引导 yǐn dǎo 引导 yǐn dǎo to guide 给人指引方向或方法: to guide

Synonyms

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• 指示 zhǐ shì 指示 zhǐ shì to point out 指出来使人知道: to point out
• 批评 pī píng 批评 pī píng to criticize 挑剔缺点: to criticize

Usage notes

Common mistakes

In the sense of giving directions, 指点 requires an object, unlike English 'guide'. Always say 指点某人 or 指点方向.

Formality

指点 is often used in formal contexts when meaning 'to give advice' (e.g., 请老师指点), while in the sense of 'to censure' it can appear in informal speech.

Example Sentences

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老师 指点 我学习方法。

The teacher gave me advice on study methods.

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Words Containing 指点

• 指指点点 指指点点 zhǐ zhǐ diǎn diǎn: to gesticulate
• 指点江山 指点江山 zhǐ diǎn jiāng shān: to talk idly about important matters (idiom)
• 指点迷津 指点迷津 zhǐ diǎn mí jīn: to show sb how to get to the right path

Child Words of 指点

• 指 指 zhǐ: finger
• 点 点 diǎn: point