signal; hint; give a sign (v.)
HSK 6
Traditional
示意 (unaltered)
Radicals
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Phonetically similar words
适宜 shì yí - suitable; fit; appropriate; proper (v.) | HSK 6
Examples
他用手势示意大家安静。 tā yòng shǒushì shìyì dàjiā ānjìng. - He gestured for everyone to be quiet.
她用眼神示意他跟随她。 tā yòng yǎnshén shìyì tā gēnsuí tā. - She signaled him with her eyes to follow her.
老师示意我们开始考试。 lǎoshī shìyì wǒmen kāishǐ kǎoshì. - The teacher signaled us to start the exam.
他示意司机停下车来。 tā shìyì sījī tíng xià chē lái. - He signaled the driver to stop the car.
她用头点示意同意。 tā yòng tóu diǎn shìyì tóngyì. - She nodded her head to indicate agreement.
Characters
意 yì - meaning; intention, wish; to expect |
示 shì - to show, to indicate, to notify |