Definition
向导 (xiàng dǎo) refers to a person who leads or shows the way, especially in unfamiliar terrain like mountains or forests. It is broader than 导游 (dǎo yóu), which specifically means a tour guide for sightseeing trips; 向导 often implies guiding through challenging environments rather than providing commentary. 指南 (zhǐ nán) is a guidebook or document, not a person.
noun
guide (person who leads tours or assists with navigation)
Examples
- 向导。Zhè cì lǚxíng wǒmen gù le yí gè dāngdì xiàng dǎo.For this trip we hired a local guide.
- 向导。xiàng dǎo dài wǒmen chuān guò le nà piàn yǔlín.The guide led us through that rainforest.
- 向导，。Méiyǒu xiàng dǎo dehuà, hěn róngyì zài shān lǐ mílù.Without a guide, it's easy to get lost in the mountains.
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