指出

• 拼音: zhǐ chū
• 汉字拆解: 指 = 扌(hand) + 旨 (purpose); 出 = depicts a foot stepping out of an enclosure

含义

Point out; indicate. To explicitly identify or call attention to something, especially a problem, error, or important point.

Used when someone explicitly identifies or draws attention to something, often a problem, mistake, or important observation. Slightly more formal than casual criticism, carrying a tone of authority or helpfulness. Commonly used in academic, professional, and official contexts. Often followed by a clause describing what was pointed out.

例句

1. 老师指出了我作文里的几个错误。
2. 她指出这个方案还需要改进。
3. 专家指出运动对健康很重要。

用法指南

语境: academic, professional, feedback

语气: direct

正确说法

• 他指出了报告中的问题。(He pointed out the problems in the report.)
• 请指出我哪里做错了。(Please point out where I went wrong.)

错误说法

• 他指出了窗外。(Don't use 指出 for physically pointing — use 指向 or 指着; 指出 is for abstract 'pointing out' of ideas or problems)

起源与历史

指 (point) + 出 (out). Literally 'to point out,' meaning to call attention to something specific.

文化背景

世代: All ages

社会背景: Universal