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    Expressing 'to designate' with 指定 (zhǐdìng)

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    Structure

    指定 + Object

    Explanation

    指定 (zhǐdìng) means "to designate," "to specify," or "to appoint." It is used when something or someone is officially chosen for a particular purpose. For example, 指定地点 means "designated location" and 指定任务 means "assigned task."

    Examples

    • 老板指定小王负责这个项目。

      Lǎobǎn zhǐdìng Xiǎo Wáng fùzé zhège xiàngmù.

      The boss designated Xiao Wang to be in charge of this project.

    • 请在指定地点集合，不要迟到。

      Qǐng zài zhǐdìng dìdiǎn jíhé, bùyào chídào.

      Please gather at the designated location and don't be late.

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