zhǐ

to point at or to; to indicate or refer to; finger

HSK 4 #261

Character data

HSK 4
Frequency 261st character
Radical ⼿ (64.6)
Strokes 9
Index # 1389

Definitions

指 zhǐ
  1. 1. to point at or to
  2. 2. to indicate or refer to
  3. 3. finger
  4. 4. to count on
  5. 5. to depend on
  6. 6. (of hair) to stand on end

Stroke order

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Words containing 指

Word Meaning
to criticize or give orders summarily
thumb; Tom Thumb (small person in folk tales)
finger; toe
to point out; to indicate; to show how (to do sth)
to show clearly; to indicate; to designate
to gesticulate; to point the finger of blame; to point out
nail polish
(finger) ring
fingertips
index finger; mouths to feed
to give advice or comments
to dip a finger (idiom); fig. to get one's finger in the pie
middle finger
clock hand; pointer on a gauge; cursor
shocking; outrageous; make one furious
to refer in particular to
instructor; political instructor (in the PLA); coach
to point out mistakes or weak points for correction
to designate; to mention by name; designated
ring finger
arrogant and bossy
little finger
conductor (music)
very few; can be counted on one's fingers (idiom)
imminent; just around the corner (idiom)