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示意

shì yì
HSK 6
to hint, to indicate (an idea to sb)
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Example Sentences

老师用手势示意我们安静。
lǎoshī yòng shǒushì shìyì wǒmen ānjìng 。
The teacher indicated us to be quiet with a gesture.
她的表情示意他不想回答这个问题。
tāde biǎoqíng shìyì tā bùxiǎng huídá zhègè wèntí 。
Her expression indicated that she did not want to answer this question.
他示意我跟他一起走。
tā shìyì wǒ gēn tā yīqǐ zǒu 。
He hinted for me to walk with him.

Words with similar meanings

提示tíshì
to prompt
提示 is used when providing an indication or clue towards something, often with a connotation of guidance.
暗示ànshì
to imply
暗示 carries a more subtle connotation of suggesting something indirectly, whereas 示意 can be more direct.

Words Starting With 示

示威shì wēi
to demonstrate (as a protest); a demonstration; a military show of force
示范shì fàn
to demonstrate; to show how to do sth; demonstration; a model example

Words Ending With 意

同意tóng yì
to agree; to consent; to approve
愿意yuàn yì
to wish; to want; ready; willing (to do sth)
注意zhù yì
to take note of; to pay attention to
满意mǎn yì
satisfied; pleased; to one's satisfaction
做生意zuò shēng yì
to do business

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示shì · to show, to reveal›意yì · idea, meaning, thought, to think›

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HSK 6
All words for the HSK 6 test
Body Language & Gestures
Nodding, shaking hands, bowing, eye contact, cultural mannerisms.
Communication
Talking, calling, emails, letters, expressions for clarity and tone.