Definition
指挥 (zhǐhuī) means 'to conduct, command, or direct' and is the specific word for leading an orchestra, a military unit, or traffic. As a noun it means 'conductor' or 'commander'. It differs from 指导 (zhǐdǎo 'to guide/coach'), which is about giving advice or instruction rather than issuing commands. 导演 (dǎoyǎn) is the verb and noun for directing a film or play.
to conductto commandto directconductor (of an orchestra)commanderdirector
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Easily confused
- 智慧zhì huìsound-alikewisdom, intelligence
Examples
- 。Tā zhǐ huī le yí gè yuèduì.He conducted a band.
- 指挥。Jǐngchá zhǐ huī jiāotōng.The police are directing traffic.
- 指挥。Zhè wèi zhǐ huī hěn yǒu jīngyàn.This conductor is very experienced.
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