zhǐ ㄓˇ zi2 HSK 3 進階級 · Level 3 高階級 · Level 4

  • finger
  • to point at or to
  • to indicate or refer to
  • to depend on
  • to count on
  • (of hair) to stand on end

Stroke order

Practice writing

Draw 指 (1 of 1) — stroke by stroke.

Draw each stroke of the character in order using your mouse or finger. A hint appears after three misses.

Character breakdown

Example sentences

  • 你是指誰? Who are you referring to?
  • 掌管指揮所。 Take control of the command post.
  • 我指望你了。 I am counting on you.
  • 他指控了她。 He laid a charge against her.
  • 別指望湯姆。 Don't count on Tom.

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