图示 (tú shì) — to illustrate, to show with diagrams or pictures

Definition

图示 is a formal verb meaning to explain or present something through diagrams and pictures — more visual than the generic 说明. It's most common in written/technical contexts like reports and textbooks.

verb

to illustrateto show with diagrams or pictures

Examples

图示。
Zhè ge bào gào yòng tú shì shuō míng le liú chéng.
This report uses diagrams to explain the process.
图示。
Lǎo shī yòng tú shì bāng zhù xué shēng lǐ jiě kè wén.
The teacher uses illustrations to help students understand the text.
图示。
Tā men yòng tú shì zhǎn shì le shí yàn jié guǒ.
They illustrated the experimental results with diagrams.

Browse more HSK 7-9 words or search the full 43,000-word dictionary.