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    Expressing "to guide" with 指导 (zhǐdǎo)

    Actions & Events
    Suggestion & Advice

    Structure

    在 + Person + 的指导下

    Explanation

    指导 (zhǐdǎo) is a verb meaning "to guide," "to direct," or "to coach." It refers to providing instruction or leadership to help someone accomplish a task. For example, 在他的指导下 means "under his guidance."

    Examples

    • 在老师的指导下,我的论文终于完成了。

      zài lǎoshī de zhǐdǎo xià, wǒ de lùnwén zhōngyú wánchéng le.

      Under the teacher's guidance, my thesis was finally completed.

    • 教练指导队员们改进了训练方法。

      jiàoliàn zhǐdǎo duìyuán men gǎijìn le xùnliàn fāngfǎ.

      The coach guided the team members to improve their training methods.

    • 她经常指导新同事熟悉工作流程。

      tā jīngcháng zhǐdǎo xīn tóngshì shúxī gōngzuò liúchéng.

      She often guides new colleagues to familiarize themselves with the work procedures.

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