表示 (biǎo shì) — to express (feelings, opinions); to show, to indicate (a sign, symbol); to mean, to signify
Definition
General 'to express / to show / to mean' — covers feelings, opinions, and what a sign stands for. 表达 focuses on conveying thoughts/feelings; 表明 means 'to make clear' (more decisive, often with evidence).
verb
to express (feelings, opinions)to showto indicate (a sign, symbol)to meanto signify
Examples
- 表示。Tā biǎo shì tā bù tóng yì zhè ge jì huà.He expressed that he disagrees with this plan.
- 表示。Hóng dēng biǎo shì chē liàng bì xū tíng xià.A red light means vehicles must stop.
- 表示。Tā de shǒu shì biǎo shì huān yíng.Her gesture showed welcome.
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