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表示
biǎoshì
Description
"表示"的意思是把想法或感情说出来或做出来，让别人知道。
"表示" means to express thoughts or feelings by speaking or acting, so others understand.
这个词很常用，可以说"表示感谢"，也可以说一个东西"表示"什么意思。
This word is very common; you can say "表示感谢" (express thanks), or say something "表示" a meaning.
Meanings
表示biǎoshì
to express (feelings, opinions, attitude)
他向老师表示感谢。
He expressed thanks to the teacher.
表示biǎoshì
to indicate, mean, or signify
红灯表示不能走。
The red light means stop.
表示biǎoshì
expression; indication (as a noun)
这是我的一点心意表示。
This is a small token of my appreciation.
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Notes
- Etymology
表 (to show outward) + 示 (to display), together meaning to make known.
- Nuance
表示 often used for feelings/attitudes; 表达 stresses conveying ideas more fully.
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