表示
biǎoshìTraditional: 表示
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Translation
to express, to indicate, to show
Word origin
A compound of 表 (biǎo, outer surface, to show outwardly) and 示 (shì, to show, to reveal), combining two characters about making something visible or known.
- Origin
- compound
- Root
- 表 (biǎo, to show outwardly) + 示 (shì, to reveal)
Stroke order
表
示
Examples
。
He nodded to indicate agreement.
。
I would like to express my thanks.
红灯。
A red light means you cannot pass.
。
She did not express any opinion.
符。
This symbol indicates addition.
表示 (biǎo shì) means to express or indicate, whether a feeling, an opinion, or a meaning. It covers both human expression and the way a sign or symbol stands for something.
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