出示

chūshì

verb HSK 7-9 #6,447

Meanings

1 to show; to produce (documents, ID)
2 to present for inspection

Characters

to show; to display

Literally 'bring out and show' — specifically for presenting documents or proof.

Examples

请出示您的身份证。

Qǐng chūshì nín de shēnfènzhèng.

Please show your ID card.

进入时需要出示门票。

Jìnrù shí xūyào chūshì ménpiào.

You need to show your ticket upon entry.

Tips

usage

出示 is specifically for showing documents, credentials, or evidence. You wouldn't 出示 a photo to a friend — for that you'd use 给...看 or 展示.

Stroke Order

出 chū

示 shì