示意

shìyì

verb HSK 7 #16,025

Meanings

1 to signal
2 to hint
3 to gesture

Characters

meaning; intention

Examples

他向我示意坐下。

Tā xiàng wǒ shìyì zuòxià.

He gestured for me to sit down.

她用眼神示意我不要说话。

Tā yòng yǎnshén shìyì wǒ bùyào shuōhuà.

She signaled with her eyes for me not to speak.

Tips

usage

示意 implies a non-verbal signal — a gesture, nod, or look. It's often used with 向 (toward someone). Also appears in 示意图 (schematic diagram).

Stroke Order

示 shì

意 yì