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表示 (biǎo shì): to express, to indicate, to show

Meaning & Stroke Order

HSK 4verb

Word info

Pinyin
Meaning
to express, to indicate, to show
Characters
2
Part of speech
verb
HSK level
HSK 4

Full definitions

Meanings grouped by pronunciation.

  • (of sb) to express
  • to state
  • to show
  • (of sth) to indicate
  • to signify
  • expression
  • manifestation
  • to express (feelings, thoughts, etc.)
  • to show
  • to indicate
  • to state
  • to say (in a formal context)
  • (of sth) to signify
  • to mean
  • to indicate
  • expression
  • manifestation
  • gesture

Chinese explanation

  • 用语言、动作或表情把心里的想法、感情或态度传达给别人。例如用说话表达感谢,用点头表示同意。也可以指某种事物或现象显示出某种情况或意思,比如红灯表示停止。通常后面接要传达的具体内容。

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Character breakdown

HSK 4

exterior surface

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Example sentences

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He expressed his gratitude to me.

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She expressed that she likes this gift very much.

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The government expressed that it will take measures to solve this problem.

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He expressed agreement with a gesture.

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He expressed his thanks to me.

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A red light indicates stop.

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The company stated that it will support this project.

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She gave flowers to show respect for the teacher.

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