示意

shì yì

HSK 2.0 Level 6 HSK 3.0 Level 7 Verb Uncommon

Definitions

1. to hint
2. to indicate (an idea to sb)

Word relationships

Related words

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• 表明 biǎo míng 表明 biǎo míng to make clear 直接、明确地表达: to make clear
• 指示 zhǐ shì 指示 zhǐ shì to point out 上级对下级指出原则、方法等: to point out
• 表达 biǎo dá 表达 biǎo dá to express; to convey 表示思想、感情: to express; to convey

Synonyms

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• 暗示 àn shì 暗示 àn shì to hint; to suggest 用含蓄的话或动作使人领会: to hint; to suggest

Usage notes

Collocations

Common in the pattern [person] + 示意 + [person] + [action], e.g., 他示意我坐下 (He gestured for me to sit down).

Common mistakes

示意 is often used for non-verbal cues (gestures, looks), not for stating directly. Avoid using it when a direct statement is made.

Example Sentences

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老师 示意 学生们安静。

The teacher signaled the students to be quiet.

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Words Containing 示意

• 示意图 示意图 shì yì tú: sketch

Child Words of 示意

• 意 意 yì: idea
• 示 示 shì: to show