Chinese

shìyì
Meaning: to signal; to hint; to indicate
Part of Speech: Verb

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Handwriting

示
意

Example sentences

He gave me a look, signaling me not to say anything more.
他向我招手示意。
He waved his hand to signal to me.
在頒獎典禮上,獲獎者頻頻向觀眾點頭示意。
在颁奖典礼上,获奖者频频向观众点头示意。
At the awards ceremony, the winners frequently nodded to the audience.
他做了一個手勢,示意大家保持安靜。
他做了一个手势,示意大家保持安静。
He made a gesture to signal everyone to keep quiet.
他使了個眼色,示意大家安靜。
他使了个眼色,示意大家安静。
He gave a wink, signaling everyone to be quiet.
他在遠處向我招手示意。
他在远处向我招手示意。
He waved to me from a distance to signal.
他眨眼向我示意。
He blinked at me to give a sign.

Usage Notes

To express a meaning using expressions, actions, or subtle words.

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