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지시 meaning and pronunciation

jisi · indication; gesture

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NIKL target code 27822
Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 지시Level: Intermediate · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    어떤 것을 가리켜서 보게 함.

    English: indication; gesture — The act of pointing at something to make others look at it.

    Examples

    • 전방 지시.
    • 후방 지시.
    • 지시 막대기.
    • 지시가 되다.
    • 지시를 하다.
    • 선장이 손끝으로 지시를 한 곳이 바로 북쪽이었다.
  2. 2.

    무엇을 하라고 시킴. 또는 그 내용.

    English: order; command; instruction — The act of giving a command, or such a command.

    Examples

    • 긴급 지시.
    • 업무 지시.
    • 잘못된 지시.
    • 지시 공문.
    • 지시 내용.
    • 지시 사항.
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