HSK 4 · Chinese hanzi
示 — to show
- Reading
- shì
- Meaning
- to show; to reveal; to display; to demonstrate; to notify; to instruct; (radical)
- HSK level
- HSK 4
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
示 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 4 level. Its primary reading is shì and it means to show; to reveal; to display; to demonstrate; to notify; to instruct; (radical). To master it, see it in real Chinese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
示 appears in everyday chinese words such as 表示 (express, show, indicate), 展示 (show, display, exhibit) and 显示 (display, show, manifest).
Chinese words containing 示
Frequently asked questions
What does 示 mean in Chinese?
示 means to show; to reveal; to display; to demonstrate; to notify; to instruct; (radical) in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 4 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 示 read?
示 is read shì. Reading it inside real words — 表示 and 展示 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 示 — is it HSK 4?
Yes. 示 is on the official HSK 4 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 示 in a word?
A common word containing 示 is 表示 (biǎoshì) — "express, show, indicate". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 示 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 示 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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