显示

顯示
xiǎnshì
verb HSK 3 #1,453

Meanings

  1. 1 to show; to display; to demonstrate
  2. 2 to indicate; to reveal

Examples

Shùjù xiǎnshì jīngjì zài zēngzhǎng.
The data shows that the economy is growing.
Píngmù shàng xiǎnshì yì tiáo xiāoxi.
A message is displayed on the screen.
Diàochá jiéguǒ xiǎnshì dàduōshù rén zhīchí zhège jìhuà.
The survey results show that most people support this plan.

Tips

usage
显示 is commonly used with data, research, and screens: 研究显示 (research shows), 显示屏 (display screen), 显示器 (monitor).
usage
显示 vs 表示: 显示 means to show/display (evidence revealing something). 表示 means to express/indicate (a person stating something).

Stroke Order

xiǎn
shì