示意

示意 shì ㄕˋ ㄧˋ si6 ji3 HSK 7-9

  • to hint
  • to indicate (an idea to sb)

Stroke order

Practice writing

Draw 示 (1 of 2) — stroke by stroke.

Draw each stroke of the character in order using your mouse or finger. A hint appears after three misses.

Character breakdown

Example sentences

  • 父亲示意我离开房间。 Father gestured to me to leave the room.
  • 我父亲示意我离开会议室。 My father motioned for me to leave the meeting room.
  • 助理裁判向主裁判举旗示意比赛继续。 The assistant referee held up his flag to show the referee that the ball was still in play.
  • 裁判根据有利原则,举起手示意继续进攻。 The referee, according to principle of advantage, raised his hand and motioned for the advance to continue.

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