Chinese word

标示

Pronunciation

Pinyinbiāo shì

Meaning

  • verbmark

Example

门口用红色标示出口。mén kǒu yòng hóng sè biāo shì chū kǒu

The exit is marked in red at the entrance.

Illustration for 标示 (mark)

More examples

说明书上用符号标示注意事项。shuō míng shū shàng yòng fú hào biāo shì zhù yì shì xiàng

The instruction manual uses symbols to mark precautions.

Core concept

Puts practical information into a visible sign, label, or symbol that guides attention or action.

Common phrases

  • 标示生产日期biāo shì shēng chǎn rì qī

    mark the production date

  • 标示有效期biāo shì yǒu xiào qī

    mark the expiration date

Similar words

显示xiǎn shì: Makes data, information, or a condition visible on a screen, in text, or in an image.
标明biāo míng: Writes a name, purpose, or caution clearly so its meaning is understood.
标记biāo jì: Places a mark on an object or location so its position or identity is clear.
标注biāo zhù: Writes an explanatory note next to text or a picture to add meaning.

Definition in Chinese

通过文字、符号或标记把具体信息、处理方法或去向写明或指明，常见于标牌、包装和图表中。tōng guò wén zì fú hào huò biāo jì bǎ jù tǐ xìn xī chú lǐ fāng fǎ huò qù xiàng xiě míng huò zhǐ míng cháng jiàn yú biāo pái bāo zhuāng hé tú biǎo zhōng

Word origin

标 (biāo, "marker") + 示 (shì, "show") combine the ideas of a visible sign and information made clear.

Usage tips

  • In everyday Chinese, this verb is especially useful for visible information, while English often uses one broader verb for both labels and personal expression.

Other meanings

  • indicateverb

Opposites

  • 隐去yǐn qùhideverb

Related words

  • 标示器biāo shì qìindicatornoun

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