指指
Basic Meaning
n
指 can be combined with other characters to specify which finger, e.g., 拇指 (thumb), 食指 (index finger). The term 手指 is the common word for 'finger'.
finger
手指头，人手前端长短不一的分支。
Words:
食指中指手指拇指小指
Sentences:
- 我的手指受伤了。My finger is injured.
- 他用食指指了指地图。He pointed at the map with his index finger.
q
This is a unit of measurement based on the width of a single finger. It is an informal measurement used in contexts like cooking or crafting, usually up to the width of about five fingers.
[measure word] finger's width
一个手指头的宽度为一指（用于计量五指以内的宽度、厚度或深度）。
Words:
三指两指一指宽指量指距
Sentences:
- 肉要切成两指宽的小块。Cut the meat into small pieces about two fingers wide.
n
This emphasizes the physical act of pointing, directing someone's attention by gesturing towards something with a finger or an object with a pointed tip.
to point at/to
用手指或物体的尖端对着。
Words:
指点指认指戳指画指引
Sentences:
- 他指着天空说：“快看，有飞机！Pointing at the sky, he said, "Look quickly, there's a plane!"
v
This sense is not about physical pointing, but about verbally or clearly showing, explaining, or revealing something.
to indicate; to point out
点明，告知。
Words:
Sentences:
- 报告里指出了一些关键问题。The report pointed out some key issues.
- 请老师为我们指正发音的错误。Please, teacher, point out and correct our pronunciation mistakes.
v
This usage has a negative connotation, implying blaming or finding fault with someone's words or actions.
to censure; to criticize
批评；斥责。
Words:
指责指斥指谪指诟指讪
Sentences:
- 媒体严厉指责了这位官员的行为。The media severely criticized this official's behavior.
- 不应随意指斥他人的不同观点。One should not casually censure others for their differing opinions.
v
Used to express that one's hopes or livelihood are based on someone or something else.
to rely on; to depend on
仰仗，倚靠。
Words:
指靠指托指依指仗指凭
Sentences:
- 我们全家都指望着他这份工资生活。Our whole family relies on his salary to live.
- 这个计划不能只指靠一个人。This plan cannot depend on just one person.
v
This is used in an abstract sense, indicating that words, actions, or intentions are targeted towards or concern a specific subject.
to be directed at; to be aimed at; to refer to
向，意思上针对。
Words:
针对指向指涉指对指向性
Sentences:
- 他刚才说的话，是指向你的吗？Were the things he just said directed at you?
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