昭示

zhāoshì

verb #50,002

Meanings

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

Characters

bright, evident

Examples

这次胜利昭示了人民的力量。

Zhè cì shènglì zhāoshì le rénmín de lìliàng.

This victory clearly demonstrated the power of the people.

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