HSK · Level 83
45 words
Chinese word
示意
Pronunciation
Pinyinshì yì
Meaning
- verbsignal
Example
老师在门口示意学生进来。lǎo shī zài mén kǒu shì yì xué shēng jìn lái
The teacher signaled to the students to come in at the door.
More examples
他向我示意不要说话。tā xiàng wǒ shì yì bú yào shuō huà
He signaled to me not to speak.
Core concept
A silent cue that brings attention to a point and guides another person's next action.
Common phrases
示意对方shì yì duì fāng
signal to the other person
示意同意shì yì tóng yì
signal agreement
示意离开shì yì lí kāi
signal someone to leave
Similar words
打手势dá shǒu shì: Use movements of the hands or arms to communicate a meaning.
招手zhāo shǒu: Wave or raise a hand to signal someone to come closer.
暗示àn shì: Suggest a meaning indirectly without stating it clearly.
指示zhǐ shì: Show someone what to do or where to go and expect them to follow.
Definition in Chinese
用目光、手势或其他非言语方式提醒、暗示或引导对方注意或行动的动词。yòng mù guāng shǒu shì huò qí tā fēi yán yǔ fāng shì tí xǐng àn shì huò yín dǎo duì fāng zhù yì huò xíng dòng de dòng cí
Word origin
示 (shì, "show") + 意 (yì, "meaning") forms the idea of making an intention clear through a sign rather than a spoken explanation.
Usage tips
- Chinese uses this verb for the act of giving a small cue, so the person who makes it can be the subject and the intended action can follow.
Other meanings
- indicateverb
- hintverb
Related words
- 示意图shì yì túschematic diagramnoun