to point out · to indicate · to instruct · directives · instructions · CL: gè

zhǐ shì

zh+ǐ·3rd tonesh+ì·4th tone

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We know Tom doesn't always do what he's told.

我们知道汤姆有时不会按照指示行事。

Follow my instructions and proceed carefully.

按照我的指示小心謹慎地前進。

All you have to do is follow his advice.

你跟随他的指示做就行了。

Your problem is that you think you have to do everything your parents tell you to do.

你的问题在于，你认为你必須听从父母的一切指示。

Wait till the light turns green.

等到指示灯变成綠色。

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