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    Expressing "to point out" with 指出 (zhǐchū)

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    Topic & Focus

    Structure

    Subject + 指出 + Clause

    Explanation

    The verb 指出 (zhǐchū) means "to point out" or "to indicate." It is used when someone draws attention to a fact, problem, or observation, often in formal speech or writing. For example, a report might 指出 that something is the leading cause of a problem.

    Examples

    • 报告指出，空气污染是主要的健康威胁。

      Bàogào zhǐchū, kōngqì wūrǎn shì zhǔyào de jiànkāng wēixié.

      The report pointed out that air pollution is a major health threat.

    • 老师指出了我作文中的几个错误。

      Lǎoshī zhǐchū le wǒ zuòwén zhōng de jǐ gè cuòwù.

      The teacher pointed out several mistakes in my essay.

    • 专家指出这种做法存在很大风险。

      Zhuānjiā zhǐchū zhè zhǒng zuòfǎ cúnzài hěn dà fēngxiǎn.

      Experts pointed out that this practice carries significant risks.