- 指导员 zhǐdǎoyuán instructora person who guides or coaches others in a specific field or activity
- 指导者 zhǐdǎozhě mentorcoach; mentor; counselor; instructor; director; guide; conductor
- 指导课 zhǐdǎokè tutoriala period of tuition or a private lesson, often for a very small number of students
- 莅临指导 lìlínzhǐdǎo visit to guide(of a notable person etc) to honor with one's presence and offer guidance
- 指导教授 zhǐdǎojiàoshòu adviseran academic supervisor or advising professor, typically for a student's thesis or research
- 武术指导 wǔshùzhǐdǎo action directora person responsible for choreographing and directing martial arts and action sequences in a film or play, also known as an action choreographer.
- 技术指导 jìshùzhǐdǎo instructora person who provides technical instruction or coaching