昭示 (zhāo shì) — to make clear to all, to declare publicly

Definition

A formal, written verb meaning to make something clearly evident to everyone — stronger and more declarative than ordinary 显示 ("show"). Typically used for policies, events, or discoveries that signal a larger meaning.

verb

to make clear to allto declare publicly

Examples

昭示。
Zhè xiàng zhèng cè zhāo shì le zhèng fǔ gǎi gé de jué xīn.
This policy demonstrates the government's determination to reform.
昭示。
Tā de chéng gōng zhāo shì zhe nǔ lì zhōng yǒu huí bào.
His success shows that hard work pays off.
昭示。
Zhè ge fā xiàn zhāo shì le rén lèi wén míng de xīn fāng xiàng.
This discovery reveals a new direction for human civilization.

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