English–Chinese
“point at” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinzhǐ zhe
Example
他指着那扇门。tā zhǐ zhe nà shàn mén
He is pointing at that door.
How to say “point at” in Chinese
“Point at” in Chinese is 指着 (zhǐ zhe).
An extended finger stays directed toward a target, making the gesture remain visible rather than brief.
Example sentences with 指着
他指着手机里的照片，介绍了自己的家人。tā zhǐ zhe shǒu jī lǐ de zhào piān jiè shào le zì jǐ de jiā rén
Pointing at the photo on his phone, he introduced his family.
Tips for using 指着
- Directly aiming a finger at a person can sound confrontational in everyday conversation, so a softer hand gesture may carry the same meaning more politely.