- 指挥官 zhǐhuīguān commander
- 指挥部 zhǐhuībù headquartersthe administrative or military center from which operations are directed; command post
- 指挥家 zhǐhuījiā conductormusical conductor
- 指挥棒 zhǐhuībàng baton
- 指挥者 zhǐhuīzhě conductora person who directs the performance of an orchestra, choir, or other musical ensemble
- 瞎指挥 xiāzhǐhuī misdirectto issue orders or instructions out of ignorance or without understanding the situation
- 指挥中心 zhǐhuīzhōngxīn command center
- 抗震救灾指挥部 Kàngzhèn Jiùzāi Zhǐhuībù earthquake relief headquartersState Council Earthquake Relief Headquarters
- 总指挥部 zǒngzhǐhuībù headquartersgeneral headquarters