Chinese symbol for “guide”
指导
zhǐ dǎo
Traditional: 指導
to guide; to direct; to instruct; coach; trainer
The closest CC-CEDICT match for guide is 指导 (zhǐ dǎo), defined as: to guide; to direct; to instruct; coach; trainer.
Before using these characters for a tattoo, check them with a native speaker. Dictionary words often have several meanings, and the right choice depends on context.
Characters and stroke order
Traditional forms
Other Chinese words for “guide”
| Word | Pinyin | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 带领 (帶領) | dài lǐng | to guide; to lead |
| 引导 (引導) | yǐn dǎo | to guide; to lead (around) |
| 指南 | zhǐ nán | to guide; guidebook |
| 指引 | zhǐ yǐn | to guide; to show |
| 辅导 (輔導) | fǔ dǎo | to guide; to mentor; to counsel; to coach; to tutor |
Related words
Other words that share a character with 指导.
| Word | Pinyin | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 指出 | zhǐ chū | to indicate; to point out |
| 指挥 (指揮) | zhǐ huī | to conduct; to command |
| 指数 (指數) | zhǐ shù | (numerical, statistical) index; (math.) exponent |
| 指标 (指標) | zhǐ biāo | (production) target; quota; index; indicator |
| 指定 | zhǐ dìng | to appoint; to assign |
| 领导 (領導) | lǐng dǎo | lead; leading |
| 导致 (導致) | dǎo zhì | to lead to; to create; to cause; to bring about |
| 领导人 (領導人) | lǐng dǎo rén | leader |
See also: Japanese symbol for “guide”.
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