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Expressing 'showing the way' with 指路 (zhǐlù)
Direction & Movement
Manner & Method
Structure
为 + Someone + 指路
Explanation
指路 (zhǐlù) is a verb-object compound meaning "to show the way" or "to give directions." It combines 指 (to point) with 路 (road, path), literally meaning "to point out the road." It can be used both literally for giving directions and figuratively for guiding someone toward a destination or purpose.
Examples
他热心地给迷路的游客指路。
Tā rèxīn de gěi mílù de yóukè zhǐlù.
He enthusiastically gave directions to the lost tourists.
这个路口太复杂了，幸好有人给我指路。
Zhège lùkǒu tài fùzá le, xìnghǎo yǒu rén gěi wǒ zhǐlù.
This intersection is too complicated; luckily someone gave me directions.
手机导航可以随时随地帮你指路。
Shǒujī dǎoháng kěyǐ suíshí suídì bāng nǐ zhǐlù.
Phone navigation can help you find your way anytime, anywhere.