Korean word

지시

Pronunciation

Romanizationchisi

Meaning

  • nouninstruction

Example

부장은 회의에서 지시를 내렸다.pu jang eun hoe ui e seo chi si reul nae ryeot tta

The manager gave instructions at the meeting.

Illustration for 지시 (instruction)

More examples

팀원들은 상사의 지시를 받아 작업을 시작했다.ti mwon deu reun sang sa ui chi si reul pa da cha geo beul si ja kaet tta

The team members began work after receiving instructions from their supervisor.

Core concept

An authority points out what others must follow or carry out.

Common phrases

  • 지시를 받다chi si reul pat tta

    be given instructions

  • 지시에 따라 행동하다chi si e tta ra haeng dong ha da

    act on instructions

  • 지시를 수정하다chi si reul su jeong ha da

    amend instructions

Similar words

명령myeongnyeong: Gives an authoritative order that demands a specific action.
안내annae: Explains where to go, what to do, or how a service works.
요청yocheong: Asks clearly for a particular action, item, or service.

Definition in Korean

권한이 있는 사람이 따르거나 지키도록 요구하는 말이나 지침kwon ha ni in neun sa ra mi tta reu geo na chi ki do rok yo gu ha neun ma ri na chi chim

Word origin

The Sino-Korean term 지시 (jisi, "instruction") comes from the idea of pointing something out and showing what should be followed.

Usage tips

  • Unlike a personal suggestion, it normally comes from someone with authority and sets an expected course of action.

Other meanings

  • commandnoun
  • directivenoun

Opposites

  • 자율성chayulseongautonomynoun

Related words

  • 지시사항chisisahanginstructionsnoun
  • 지시문chisimuninstruction documentnoun
  • 지시권한chisigwonhanauthority to issue instructionsnoun

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