No. 474 in Chinese
示
"示" means "to show," "to display," or "to indicate."
In a sentence
这个标志示意我们前方有危险。
This sign indicates that there is danger ahead.
In this sentence, '示' is part of the verb '示意', which means 'to signal' or 'to indicate'. It suggests the act of showing or expressing an idea through a sign.
老师用图表示范了这道数学题的解法。
The teacher demonstrated the solution to this math problem using a diagram.
In this example, '示' appears in the verb '示范', meaning 'to demonstrate'. Here, it refers to showing an example or performing to illustrate a method.
展览会上展示了许多新型技术产品。
Many new technological products were exhibited at the expo.
Here, '示' is part of the verb '展示', which means 'to exhibit' or 'to display'. This usage pertains to the act of showcasing or presenting something in a public setting.
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