zi2 ding6指定
Jyutpingzi2 ding6
Yalejí dihng
Definition
To designate, specify, or handpick a particular target.
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How it's used
Often used in commercial or formal contexts to indicate that a choice is restricted to a pre-selected set of items or people. It carries a sense of exclusivity, implying that other options are excluded or invalid for a specific purpose.
Examples
This seat was specifically reserved for him by the manager.
Are you specifically looking to buy this brand?
Related words
Common mistake
Learners sometimes confuse this with 決定, which means to decide. While 決定 is about making a choice, 指定 is about the act of selecting or assigning a specific target.
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Grammar guides
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