提示 (tí shì) — to remind (sb of sth); to point out, to suggest… | TongTong Chinese Dictionary

Definition

提示 (tíshì) means to remind or point something out, often used for a brief, neutral note. It is gentler than 指出 (which can imply pointing out an error) and more direct than 暗示 (which hints indirectly).

verb

to remind (sb of sth)to point outto suggest (as a reminder)

Examples

提示。
Lǎo shī tí shì wǒ men míng tiān yào kǎo shì.
The teacher reminded us that there is a test tomorrow.
提示。
Tā tí shì wǒ zhù yì ān quán.
He reminded me to pay attention to safety.
提示。
Zhè ge biāo zhì tí shì sī jī jiǎn sù.
This sign reminds drivers to slow down.

Origin

Compound word

构词法gòucífǎ

联合liánhéCoordinate

Two parts of equal weight, alike or opposite in meaning, standing side by side.

提tíbring out

'提' brings something out and '示' shows it, meaning to point out or remind.

Characters in this word

Most characters — around four in five — are built this way: one part hints at the meaning, the other at the pronunciation.

扌是提

Meaning part形符xíngfú

扌Written in full as手shǒuhand

Sound part声符shēngfú

是

Close in sound todayThe sound part was a clue two thousand years ago — it often still helps, but not always.

提 shows 扌 (hand) beside 是, which gives the pronunciation.

A drawing of the thing itself, worn down over three thousand years into a few strokes.

示 began as a drawing of an altar. Extra strokes were added to keep it distinct from unrelated old forms.

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