chỉ thị
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Definition
Noun:
- An instruction, directive, or order: An official communication from a higher authority (e.g., a leader, manager, or government body) to a subordinate level, detailing a course of action to be followed. It implies formality and a chain of command.
- (Chemistry) An indicator: A substance used to show a change in a chemical system, typically by a color change.
Verb:
- To instruct, to direct, or to issue an order: The act of a person in authority giving official instructions or directives to others.
Usage Examples
Noun:
- Chúng tôi đang chờ chỉ thị từ ban giám đốc. (We are waiting for instructions from the board of directors.)
- Chỉ thị mới yêu cầu tăng cường an toàn lao động. (The new directive requires enhanced labor safety.)
- Phenolphtalein là một chất chỉ thị axit-bazơ thông dụng. (Phenolphthalein is a common acid-base indicator.)
Verb:
- Giám đốc chỉ thị cho bộ phận kỹ thuật khắc phục sự cố ngay. (The director instructed the technical department to fix the problem immediately.)
- Cấp trên đã chỉ thị phương án hành động cụ thể. (The superiors have directed a specific plan of action.)
Advanced Usage
- "Xin chỉ thị": A formal phrase meaning "to request instructions" or "to ask for directives," commonly used in official reports or communications to superiors.
- Chúng tôi xin chỉ thị của cấp trên về vấn đề này. (We request instructions from the higher level on this matter.)
Variants and Related Words
- Lệnh (n): An order or command, often more immediate and imperative than "chỉ thị."
- Hướng dẫn (n/v): Guidance or to guide; generally less formal and more about providing information than giving an authoritative order.
- Mệnh lệnh (n): A command or mandate, often with a strong sense of authority and obligation.
Synonyms
- Instruction, directive, order, command (for the noun).
- To instruct, to direct, to order, to command (for the verb).
Related Idioms
- Theo đúng chỉ thị: To follow instructions/directives precisely.
- Mọi việc được thực hiện theo đúng chỉ thị. (Everything was carried out according to the directives.)
- Ra chỉ thị: To issue a directive/instruction.
- Thủ tướng đã ra chỉ thị khẩn cấp. (The Prime Minister issued an urgent directive.)
noun
- Instructions
- xin chỉ thị của cấp trênto ask for instructions from above