Definition

1. 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.

2. 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.)

verb

1. To instruct

noun

1. Instructions
   • xin chỉ thị của cấp trên
     to ask for instructions from above