B1 verb Neutral

指导

/tʂɨ²¹⁴ taʊ²¹⁴/

To give advice, instructions, or help to someone on how to do something or how to deal with a problem.

Examples

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1

你能指导我如何使用这台机器吗?

Can you guide me on how to use this machine?

2

学校为新生提供了选课指导。

The school provided course selection guidance for new students.

3

经理指导团队如何完成新项目。

The manager guided the team on how to complete the new project.

Word Family

Noun
指导员
Verb
指导
Adjective
指导性的
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Memory Tip

The first character '指' means 'finger'—think of someone pointing the way for you.

Quick Quiz

如果没有老师的___,我很难通过考试。

Correct!

The correct answer is: 指导

Examples

1

你能指导我如何使用这台机器吗?

everyday

Can you guide me on how to use this machine?

2

学校为新生提供了选课指导。

academic

The school provided course selection guidance for new students.

3

经理指导团队如何完成新项目。

business

The manager guided the team on how to complete the new project.

4

请按照说明书的指导进行操作。

formal

Please operate according to the instructions.

5

我哥经常指导我打篮球。

informal

My brother often coaches me in basketball.

Word Family

Noun
指导员
Verb
指导
Adjective
指导性的

Common Collocations

指导老师 supervisor/advisor
接受指导 to receive guidance
指导思想 guiding ideology
指导方针 guiding principle
耐心指导 patient guidance

Common Phrases

名师指导

guidance from famous teachers

技术指导

technical guidance

给予指导

to give guidance

Often Confused With

指导 vs 领导

指导 refers to providing specific help or advice, while 领导 refers to leading or managing an organization.

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Usage Notes

Can be used as both a noun (guidance) and a verb (to guide). It is very common in academic and professional contexts.

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Common Mistakes

Students sometimes use '领导' when they mean a teacher's advice. Use '指导' for academic help.

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Memory Tip

The first character '指' means 'finger'—think of someone pointing the way for you.

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Word Origin

From '指' (to point) and '导' (to lead).

Grammar Patterns

在...的指导下 指导 + someone + do something
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Cultural Context

In Chinese culture, seeking '指导' from elders or experts is highly valued and shows respect.

Quick Quiz

如果没有老师的___,我很难通过考试。

Correct!

The correct answer is: 指导

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