指 (zhǐ) — how to say "to point" in Chinese

To point, finger

Radicals / Keys

Hand

#64 · shǒu · 4 strokes

Examples

老师用手着地图,向我们解释各个国家的地理位置和特点。

The teacher pointed at the map with his finger and explained to us the geographical locations and characteristics of each country.

用手

Point with a finger.

Frequently asked questions

How do you say "to point" in Chinese?

"to point" in Chinese is 指 (zhǐ).

What does 指 mean in English?

指 (zhǐ) means "To point, finger".

How is 指 pronounced?

It is pronounced zhǐ (written as zhi). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.

How do you write "to point" in Chinese characters?

It is written 指.

What HSK level is 指?

指 belongs to the HSK 4 vocabulary list.

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