预示 (yù shì) — to indicate, to foreshadow, to be a sign of
Definition
预示 describes a sign or event that points to what is coming — a present clue foreshadowing a future outcome. Unlike 预感 (a personal inner feeling), it is outward evidence, and unlike 预兆 it focuses on the indicating action rather than the sign itself.
verb
to indicateto foreshadowto be a sign of
Easily confused
Examples
- 预示。Zhè xiē jì xiàng yù shì le wèi lái de biàn huà.These signs indicate future changes.
- 预示。Tā de biǎo qíng yù shì tā bìng bù gāo xìng.His expression indicated he was not happy.
- 预示。Zǎo shàng de yún yù shì jīn tiān huì xià yǔ.The morning clouds foretell that it will rain today.
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