B2 noun Neutral

تَوْجِيه

/taw.dʒiːh/

The act of guiding, directing, or providing instructions. Often refers to 'academic advising' or 'guidance' in a university setting (TOEFL campus life).

Examples

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1

تلقيت توجيهاً مفيداً من مرشدي.

I received useful guidance from my advisor.

2

يجب توجيه الانتقاد بشكل بناء.

Criticism should be directed constructively.

3

ما هو توجيهك في هذه المشكلة؟

What is your guidance on this problem?

Word Family

Noun
توجيه
Verb
وجه
Adjective
توجيهي
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Memory Tip

Visualize a compass 'Wajh-ing' (facing) you in the right direction.

Quick Quiz

يساعد _____ المهني الطلاب على اختيار وظائفهم.

Correct!

The correct answer is: التوجيه

Examples

1

تلقيت توجيهاً مفيداً من مرشدي.

academic

I received useful guidance from my advisor.

2

يجب توجيه الانتقاد بشكل بناء.

formal

Criticism should be directed constructively.

3

ما هو توجيهك في هذه المشكلة؟

informal

What is your guidance on this problem?

4

أصدرت الوزارة توجيهات جديدة للعمل.

business

The ministry issued new directives for work.

5

توجيه الضوء نحو اللوحة يبرز جمالها.

everyday

Directing the light toward the painting highlights its beauty.

Word Family

Noun
توجيه
Verb
وجه
Adjective
توجيهي

Common Collocations

توجيه أكاديمي academic advising
توجيه مهني career guidance
توجيهات رسمية official directives
إعادة توجيه redirection
توجيه الرأي العام shaping public opinion

Common Phrases

تحت توجيه

under the guidance of

توجيه ضربة

dealing a blow

مركز توجيه

guidance center

Often Confused With

تَوْجِيه vs إرشاد

Irshād is more about advice; Tawjīh is more about direction or orientation.

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Usage Notes

Very common in university contexts for 'orientation' or 'advising'.

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Common Mistakes

Don't confuse with 'Wajh' (face); this is the action of directing.

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Memory Tip

Visualize a compass 'Wajh-ing' (facing) you in the right direction.

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Word Origin

From the root (و-ج-ه) meaning face; to direct is to make something face a certain way.

Grammar Patterns

Masdar of Form II verb Often pluralized as 'Tawjīhāt' (instructions)

Quick Quiz

يساعد _____ المهني الطلاب على اختيار وظائفهم.

Correct!

The correct answer is: التوجيه

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نجاح

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مؤهلات

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ورشة

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جامعة

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