Meaning of 指标
Definitions from CC-CEDICT.
- (production) target; quota
- index; indicator
- sign; signpost
- (computing) pointer
How to use 指标
指标 is common in work, economics and health contexts for measurable targets, quotas or indicators, often with verbs like 完成 (wánchéng, complete) or 达到 (dádào, reach). Example: 今年的销售指标已经完成了。(Jīnnián de xiāoshòu zhǐbiāo yǐjīng wánchéng le.) This year's sales target has already been met.
指 (zhǐ) means to point, as in 手指 (shǒuzhǐ) finger, and 标 (biāo) means a mark or sign, as in 标准 (biāozhǔn) standard. A 指标 is a marker you point to, the number that shows whether you hit the goal.
Common mistake: Learners often use 指标 where 目标 (mùbiāo) fits better. 目标 is a general goal like a dream or aim, while 指标 is a specific measurable figure or quota, so say 我的目标是学好中文, not 我的指标是学好中文.
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指 zhǐ · finger · 9 strokes
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标 biāo · mark · 9 strokes
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Related words
Words that share a character with 指标.
| 目标 | mùbiāo | target; goal |
| 手指 | shǒuzhǐ | finger |
| 标准 | biāozhǔn | standard; norm; criterion; (adjective) standard |
| 指导 | zhǐdǎo | to guide; to direct; to instruct; coach; trainer |
| 指出 | zhǐchū | to indicate; to point out |
| 标题 | biāotí | title; heading |
| 指挥 | zhǐhuī | to conduct; to command |
| 标志 | biāozhì | sign; mark; symbol; logo; to symbolize; to indicate; to mark |
| 指示 | zhǐshì | to point out; to indicate |
| 指责 | zhǐzé | to criticize; to find fault with |
| 指甲 | zhǐjia | fingernail |
| 商标 | shāngbiāo | trademark; logo |
Questions about 指标
What does 指标 mean?
指标 (zhǐbiāo) means "(production) target; quota; index; indicator" and is used as a noun.
How do you write 指标?
指标 is made of 2 characters: 指 (9 strokes), 标 (9 strokes). That is 18 strokes in total.
Is 指标 an HSK word?
Yes. 指标 is on the HSK 5 vocabulary list of the HSK 3.0 standard.
How is 指标 written in traditional Chinese?
In traditional characters, 指标 is written 指標.
Can 指标 mean a medical test result?
Yes. In health contexts 指标 refers to measured values such as blood pressure or blood sugar. For example, 各项指标都正常 (gè xiàng zhǐbiāo dōu zhèngcháng) means all the readings are normal.
How do I say a target was not met using 指标?
You can say 没完成指标 (méi wánchéng zhǐbiāo) for did not meet the quota. To say it was exceeded, use 超额完成指标 (chāo'é wánchéng zhǐbiāo).