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CHINESE CHARACTER

shì

示

示

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show; indicate

Numbered pinyin
shi4
English meanings
to show; to demonstrate; to instruct; notice

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Characters with the same pinyin, regardless of tone.

Example sentences

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  1. 01

    tā他shìyì示意wǒ我zuòxià坐下。

    He signaled me to sit down.

  2. 02

    qǐng请chūshì出示zhèngjiàn证件。

    Please show your ID.

Explore words connected to this character.

  • 示意
  • 出示
  • 表示
  • 示范
  • 指示