What does 指 mean in Chinese?

指 (zhǐ) means "finger, to point" in Chinese. The new HSK exam expects you to recognise it at HSK 4.

How do you write 指?

Use the interactive stroke-order tool to see how 指 is written.

What is the radical of 指?

Radical information for 指 is being updated.

How many strokes does 指 have?

Stroke count information for 指 is being updated.

What HSK level is 指?

On the new HSK exam syllabus, 指 is a character to recognise at HSK 4 and to write by hand at HSK 4.

指 (zhǐ): Meaning, Stroke Order, Radical & Examples

指

zhǐ

finger, to point

HSK 4 character

Quick Answer

指 (zhǐ) means "finger, to point" with HSK 4 on the new exam.

Full dictionary entry for 指 →Animated stroke-order for 指 →

Pronunciation

zhǐ

Meaning

Primary: finger

Other meanings:

to point

Basic info

Pinyin	zhǐ
Meanings	finger, to point
New HSK exam	Recognise at HSK 4, write by hand at HSK 4
Frequency	#547 most common

Example sentences

请指这个。
Qǐng zhǐ zhège.
Please point to this.
From 指 (HSK 4)
他用手指指着远方。
Tā yòng shǒuzhǐ zhǐzhe yuǎnfāng.
He pointed to the distance with his finger.
From 手指 (HSK 5)
他在求婚时送给女友一枚精美的钻石戒指。
Tā zài qiúhūn shí sòng gěi nǚyǒu yī méi jīngměi de zuànshí jièzhi.
He gave his girlfriend an exquisite diamond ring when proposing.
From 戒指 (HSK 6)

Words containing 指

Word	Pinyin	Meaning	HSK
指	zhǐ	finger, to point	HSK 4
指导	zhǐdǎo	guidance	HSK 5
戒指	jièzhi	Ring	HSK 6
手指	shǒuzhǐ	finger	HSK 5
指挥	zhǐhuī	command	HSK 6

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指

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