昭示

zhāoshì

verb #50,002

Meanings

1 to declare publicly
2 to make clear
3 to demonstrate openly

Characters

bright, evident

Examples

HSK 3

这次胜利昭示了人民的力量。

Zhècì shènglì zhāoshì le rénmín de lìliàng.

This victory clearly demonstrated the power of the people.

HSK 7-9

历史昭示我们和平的可贵。

Lìshǐ zhāoshì wǒmen hépíng de kěguì.

History shows us how precious peace is.

Tips

register

Formal/literary. Used in speeches, editorials, and historical writing - never in casual conversation. Compare with everyday alternatives 表明 (biǎomíng, 'indicate') or 说明 (shuōmíng, 'explain').

Stroke Order

昭 zhāo

示 shì