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指zhǐ

to point the way. 9 strokes, radical 扌, first met in HSK 3.

Pinyin zhǐStrokes 9Radical 扌Band HSK 3Words 13

How to write 指

Strokes 1–3 write 扌, then strokes 4–9 write 旨.

Write 指 on the grid

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What 指 is made of

扌 (shǒu, hand) and 旨 (zhǐ, aim).

To point 旨 by hand 扌; 旨 also provides the pronunciation.

Words that use 指

指(zhǐ)	to point the way 用手或标志对着一个方向老师指着地图讲解历史。The teacher points at the map while explaining history. Lesson 241, 格物致知与执简驭繁 · 田园律动与生活哲思 · Country Life, Sport and Everyday Wisdom
手(shǒu)指(zhǐ)	the fingers on one's hand 手上一根一根用来抓东西的部分她一根一根地数着自己的手指。She counted her fingers one by one. Lesson 136, 身体部位 · 医疗健康与身心关怀 · Healthcare, Wellness & Body
指(zhǐ)出(chū)	to point out 明确地说出问题在哪里老师的评语指出了两处错误。The teacher's comments point out two mistakes in the homework. Lesson 175, 新闻采写与现场报道 · 新闻传媒与公共资讯 · Journalism, Media Reporting & Public Notices
指(zhǐ)导(dǎo)	to mentor, direct 带着别人，教他该怎么做资深主管悉心指导新员工。The senior manager patiently mentors the new staff. Lesson 231, 入职报到与凭证核验 · 职场交往与个性养成 · Professional Rapport, Character Traits & Human Potential
指(zhǐ)挥(huī)	to command, to direct 在现场安排和调度大家的行动专家组从容指挥现场调度。The panel of experts calmly moved to direct the operation. Lesson 377, 治国经纬与童蒙润泽 · 经纶济世与战阵长策 · Civic Governance, Wartime Resilience & Social Harmony
指(zhǐ)标(biāo)	metric, target figure 指用来衡量成果的具体数值标准各项考核指标全部优于国际最高标准。Every assessment metrics surpassed the top international standard. Lesson 528, 履职尽责 · 崇法笃行与明纪致远 · Civic Order & Dedicated Service
指(zhǐ)甲(jia)	fingernail 指手指末端的角质硬壳决不能被情绪制约。女警修剪整齐指甲。The officer kept her fingernails neat and trimmed. Lesson 529, 整饬安澜 · 崇法笃行与明纪致远 · Civic Order & Dedicated Service
指(zhǐ)示(shì)	instruction, directive 指上级下达的明确要求守护街区治安，服从指挥中心指示。They followed the command center's instructions. Lesson 529, 整饬安澜 · 崇法笃行与明纪致远 · Civic Order & Dedicated Service
指(zhǐ)责(zé)	to accuse, blame 指对他人的过错提出批评面对无理指责队员理性克制。Facing unreasonable accusations, the officer stayed calm and restrained. Lesson 529, 整饬安澜 · 崇法笃行与明纪致远 · Civic Order & Dedicated Service
指(zhǐ)定(dìng)	to designate, appoint 指事先确定下来直升机降落在指定地点。The aircraft landed at the appointed spot. Lesson 689, 抢运物资 · 风云际会与鼎盛宏猷 · Historical Moments & Prosperous Enterprises

and 3 more in the catalogue.

More characters with the radical 扌

All 105 of them, and what the radical means, on the 手 radical page.