show to others; reveal; display
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Meanings
1 sense · 4 examplesverb
to show to others; to reveal; to display
formalOften used in negative constructions or with things that are precious, secret, or private. Implies making something visible that was previously hidden.
mì秘
bù不
shì示
rén人
kept secret and never shown to others
Tā他
zhēn珍
cáng藏
de的
gǔ古
dǒng董
cóng从
bù不
qīng轻
yì易
shì示
rén人
。
He never easily shows the antiques he treasures.
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Zhè这
fú幅
huà画
jià价
zhí值
lián连
chéng城
，
zhǔ主
rén人
shēn深
suǒ锁
kù库
fáng房
，
cóng从
bù不
shì示
rén人
。
This painting is extremely valuable, so its owner keeps it locked deep in the storeroom, never showing it to anyone.
Gǎn敢
yú于
bǎ把
zì自
jǐ己
de的
cuì脆
ruò弱
shì示
rén人
，
shì是
yī一
zhǒng种
yǒng勇
qì气
。
Having the courage to show your vulnerability to others is a sign of bravery.