zi2 dim2 mai4 zeon1指點迷津指点迷津

Jyutpingzi2 dim2 mai4 zeon1

Yalejí dím màih jēun

語句

Definition

To point out the way; to offer guidance, solutions, or advice to someone who is lost or confused.

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How it's used

This idiom carries a slightly formal or literary weight, often used when someone is genuinely stuck in a difficult life situation or a complex decision. It implies that the person seeking help is currently in a state of confusion or darkness, and the advice provided is a guiding light. While it can be used in casual settings, it often signals that the speaker is asking for serious, life-changing wisdom rather than just a quick tip.

Examples

ngo5我deoi3對cin4前lou6路hou2好mai4迷mong5惘，ceng2請nei5你zi2指dim2點mai4迷zeon1津。

I am very lost about my future, please give me some guidance.

do1多ze6謝nei5你gam1今jat6日zi2指dim2點mai4迷zeon1津，ngo5我zung1終jyu1於nam2諗tung1通zo2咗。

Thanks for your advice today, I have finally figured it out.

Common phrases

sing4誠sam1心zi2指dim2點mai4迷zeon1津

sincerely offer guidance

ceng2請kau4求zi2指dim2點mai4迷zeon1津

ask for guidance

Common mistake

Learners often mistake this for a simple verb meaning to give advice, but it is a set idiom that specifically implies helping someone out of a state of confusion or a dilemma. It is not appropriate for trivial matters like asking for directions to a restaurant or how to use a simple app.