指明【zhǐ míng】
demonstrate; designate; point out; show clearly
[动]明白指示,明确指出
你可以看到一个路标,指明你所要去的那个镇的方向。
You'll see a signpost pointing to the town where you want to go.
指示【zhǐ shì】
1. instruct; order 2. show; indicate 3. directive; instruction
[动]1、上对下指导、命令 2、指给人看 [名]2、上对下指导、命令的内容
关于这件事,领导已经指示负责人去处理了。
The director has ordered the person in charge to deal with the matter.
路标指示我们应该向左拐。
The road sign tells us to turn left.
校长发出了加强校风建设的指示。
The headmaster has given the instructions for the strengthening of school spirit.