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示意
shì yì
Meaning
- to hint
- to indicate (an idea to sb)
Definition
用动作、表情、符号等表示某种意思或意图。
To gesture, signal, or indicate something through actions, expressions, or symbols.
Usage
常用于日常交流中，通过非语言方式传达信息，如点头、摇头、手势等；也可用于书面或符号指示。
Commonly used in daily communication to convey information non-verbally, such as nodding, shaking head, or gestures; also used for written or symbolic indications.
Examples
- 1 他向我示意让我过去。 (He gestured to me to come over.)
- 2 老师用眼神示意他不要说话。 (The teacher signaled with her eyes for him not to speak.)
- 3 路牌示意前方有施工。 (The road sign indicates construction ahead.)
- 4 他举起手示意要提问。 (He raised his hand to signal that he wanted to ask a question.)
- 5 红灯示意车辆停止。 (The red light signals vehicles to stop.)
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