to point towards · aimed at · facing · the direction indicated

zhǐ xiàng

zh+ǐ·3rd tonex+iàng·4th tone

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Compass needles point to the north.

指南针的指针指向北边。

The compass points to the north.

指南针指向北边。

I aimed my gun at the target.

我把我的手枪指向了目标。

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