This is the 8522nd most frequent Chinese word.
signal
The Chinese word "signal" (信号, xìnhào) refers to a sign, indicator, or transmitted message used for communication or guidance.
In this sentence, '信號' is used to denote a sign or signal indicating an instruction or prompt.
我用手勢發出停止的信號。
I used a hand gesture to send a stop signal.
Here, '信號' refers to the electronic signal received for communication purposes.
手機在這個區域收不到信號。
The cellphone cannot receive a signal in this area.
In this example, '信號' signifies a specific alert triggering a particular action.