zhǐ
huī
bàng

common
noun

Meaning of 指挥棒

指挥棒 means conductor's baton; traffic wand; small stick used for directing; (figurative) guiding principle; controlling factor; call the shots (often derogatory). Pronounced zhǐ huī bàng.

  • conductor's baton; traffic wand; small stick used for directing
  • (figurative) guiding principle; controlling factor; call the shots (often derogatory)

Definitions & Examples

Zhǐ
huī
jiā
zhǐ
huī
bàng
 
shì
yuè
duì
kāi
shǐ
yǎn
zòu
 

The conductor raised his baton, signaling the orchestra to begin playing.

Jiāo
tōng
jǐng
chá
yòng
zhǐ
huī
bàng
shū
dǎo
yōng
de
chē
liàng
 

The traffic officer used his wand to direct the congested traffic.

Zhè
gēn
xiàng
zhǐ
huī
bàng
shì
shàng
dài
zhǐ
huī
jiā
chuán
xià
lái
de
 

This ivory baton was passed down from the previous generation of conductors.

Measure Words

/ gēn
Primary
/ zhī