English–Chinese
“point out” in Chinese
How to say “point out” in Chinese
“Point out” in Chinese is 指出 (zhǐ chū).
Guide attention to one specific object, problem, or key point, either with a gesture or with words.
Example sentences with 指出
请你指出问题所在。qǐng nǐ zhǐ chū wèn tí suǒ zài
Please point out where the problem lies.
Tips for using 指出
- When a comment identifies a problem, 指出 (zhǐchū, "point out") is direct but not automatically rude; the surrounding tone and wording carry much of the politeness.
Other Chinese words for “point out”
老师在黑板上提示考试重点。lǎo shī zài hēi bǎn shàng tí shì kǎo shì zhòng diǎn
The teacher points out the key points for the exam on the blackboard.