是指
shì zhǐ
Part of Speech: verb phrase
ZH
refers to; means
这个术语是指一种特殊的教学方法。
This term refers to a special teaching method.
Etymology
是 (shì, "to be") combined with 指 (zhǐ, "to point to") forms a phrase used to clarify or define the meaning of a preceding term.
Memory Aid
Think of 是 as "is" and 指 as "pointing to" — together, the phrase points out what something means.
Quick answers
What does 是指 mean?
是指 means: refers to; means
How do you pronounce 是指?
是指: shì zhǐ
How is 是指 used in a sentence?
这个术语是指一种特殊的教学方法。