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

HSK 3
Diàochá jiéguǒ xiǎnshì dàduōshù rén zhīchí zhège jìhuà.
The survey results show that most people support this plan.
HSK 4
Shùjù xiǎnshì jīngjì zài zēngzhǎng.
The data shows that the economy is growing.
HSK 6
Píngmù shàng xiǎnshì yìtiáo xiāoxi.
A message is displayed on the screen.

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