指标 (zhǐbiāo) — indicator; target; index

指标 (zhǐbiāo)

指标 refers to a specific measurable indicator, metric, or target figure used to assess performance, evaluate progress, or measure a specific condition, widely used in business, economics, healthcare, and government planning.

Meanings

1. [noun] indicator; metric; index; target figure (a quantifiable measure of performance or status)

Example Sentences

国内生产总值是衡量一个国家经济规模的重要指标，但不能完全反映民众的生活质量。 Guónèi shēngchǎn zǒngzhí shì héngliáng yī gè guójiā jīngjì guīmó de zhòngyào zhǐbiāo, dàn bù néng wánquán fǎnyìng mínzhòng de shēnghuó zhìliàng. GDP is an important indicator of a country's economic size, but it cannot fully reflect the quality of life of the people.

公司为每个部门设定了明确的季度绩效指标，以便对各团队的工作成效进行评估。 Gōngsī wèi měi gè bùmén shèdìngle míngquè de jìdù jìxiào zhǐbiāo, yǐbiàn duì gè tuánduì de gōngzuò chéngxiào jìnxíng pínggū. The company set clear quarterly performance indicators for each department to evaluate the effectiveness of each team's work.

空气质量指标显示，今天的污染水平已达到重度污染，建议市民减少户外活动。 Kōngqì zhìliàng zhǐbiāo xiǎnshì, jīntiān de wūrǎn shuǐpíng yǐ dádào zhòngdù wūrǎn, jiànyì shìmín jiǎnshǎo hùwài huódòng. Air quality indicators show that today's pollution level has reached severe pollution; citizens are advised to reduce outdoor activities.

血压、血糖和体重指数是评估一个人心血管健康状况的关键指标。 Xuèyā, xuètáng hé tǐzhòng zhǐshù shì pínggū yī gè rén xīn xuèguǎn jiànkāng zhuàngkuàng de guānjiàn zhǐbiāo. Blood pressure, blood sugar, and body mass index (BMI) are key indicators for assessing a person's cardiovascular health.

政府发布的五年计划包含了一系列具体的经济和社会发展指标，作为施政目标。 Zhèngfǔ fābù de wǔ nián jìhuà bāohánle yī xìliè jùtǐ de jīngjì hé shèhuì fāzhǎn zhǐbiāo, zuòwéi shīzhèng mùbiāo. The five-year plan released by the government contains a series of specific economic and social development indicators as governance targets.

研究人员正在寻找能够早期预测阿尔茨海默病的生物学指标，以便尽早干预。 Yánjiū rényuán zhèngzài xúnzhǎo nénggòu zǎoqī yùcè Ā'ěrcíhǎimò bìng de shēngwùxué zhǐbiāo, yǐbiàn jǐn zǎo gānyù. Researchers are looking for biological indicators that can predict Alzheimer's disease early, so that intervention can be made as soon as possible.

Collocations

Usage Notes

指标 is a technical term widely used in planning, management, economics, and public health. It refers to a specific, measurable quantity used to gauge performance or status. It is different from 目标 (goal/objective), which is the broader aim or desired outcome, while 指标 is the specific measurable number or benchmark used to assess whether the 目标 has been met.

In Chinese government planning, 指标 often refers to official targets or quotas (e.g., emission reduction targets, economic growth targets), making it an important word in policy and news contexts.

Memory Hook

指 (to point) + 标 (mark/sign/target) — a 指标 is a marker that points to the target, showing how close you are to reaching it.