示意

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

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.

Individual Characters

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

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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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.