Definitions
(verb)
to show; to reveal
Etymology
Depicts a memorial tablet used for spiritual rituals.
About
The character 示 is an ideogrammic compound forming the root of many characters related to religion, spirits, and divine communication. Its structure depicts a ceremonial altar: the top horizontal stroke represents the altar surface or the heavens, while the vertical strokes below show its legs or descending spiritual energy. Originally, it referred to divine revelation, signs from heavenly bodies or ancestral spirits sent to the human world. Over time, as the concept shifted toward earthly communication, its primary meaning evolved to the general actions of showing, revealing, or indicating something to others.
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他表示同意我的建议。
老师示范了正确的写法。
这张图显示了他的位置。
他暗示我不要再说了。
博物馆展示了很多文物。
这些迹象预示着一场风暴。
工程师演示了新的软件功能。
上级指示我们必须按时完成。