Level 6

지도하다

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Meaning and Usage

"지도하다" means to guide, lead, or instruct someone, often in an educational or supervisory context. It is commonly used when referring to teachers, leaders, or supervisors who provide direction or training.

Common Contexts

This verb is frequently used in schools, workplaces, and projects where someone with more experience or authority helps others improve or complete tasks.

Collocations and Patterns

  • "~을/를 지도하다": to guide or instruct someone or something.
  • "잘 지도하다": to guide well, emphasizing quality of instruction.
  • "업무를 지도하다": to instruct or supervise work.

Register and Politeness

"지도하다" is neutral and can be used in both formal and informal contexts, but often appears in formal or professional settings.

Common Mistakes

Learners sometimes confuse "지도하다" with "가르치다" (to teach). While both involve teaching, "지도하다" often implies guidance or supervision beyond just teaching facts, including leadership or mentoring aspects.

Example Sentences

선생님이 학생들을 잘 지도해야 한다.

Seonsaengnimi haksaengdeureul jal jidohaeya handa.

The teacher must guide the students well.

프로젝트를 성공적으로 지도하는 것이 중요하다.

Peurojekteureul seonggongjeogeuro jidohaneun geosi jungyohada.

It is important to lead the project successfully.

신입 사원을 업무에 잘 지도해 주세요.

Sinip sawoneul eobmue jal jidohae juseyo.

Please instruct the new employee well in their work.