No. 538 in Chinese
指示
"指示" means "instruction" or "directive."
In a sentence
老板发来了新的指示，请大家注意。
The boss has sent new instructions, so please pay attention.
In this sentence, '指示' is used to mean 'instructions' or 'directions', often from someone in authority.
科学家通过实验数据指示了假设的正确性。
The scientist indicated the validity of the hypothesis through experimental data.
Here, '指示' is used in the sense of 'indicate' or 'point out', referring to giving evidence or signs.
道路旁的标牌用来指示方向。
The signpost by the road is used to indicate directions.
In this case, '指示' means 'indicate' or 'signify', often related to navigational or directional signs.
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