| 指出 | zhǐ chū | to indicate; to point out | |
| 指导 | zhǐ dǎo | to guide; to give directions; to direct; to coach; guidance; tuition; Classifiers: 个 | |
| 指挥 | zhǐ huī | to conduct; to command; to direct; conductor (of an orchestra); Classifiers: 个 | |
| 指标 | zhǐ biāo | (production) target; quota; index; indicator; sign; signpost; (computing) pointer | |
| 指示 | zhǐ shì | to point out; to indicate; to instruct; directives; instructions; Classifiers: 个 |
| 1 | He pointed that direction with his finger. | |
| 2 | The traffic polices are directing traffic at the intersection. | |
| 3 | He was reprimanded by the teacher for being late. | |
| 4 | Please do it according to my instructions. | |
| 5 | She pointed at the small stone with her finger. |
