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    Expressing 'to indicate' or 'to mark' with 标示 (biāoshì)

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    Structure

    Subject + 标示 + (出) + Object

    Explanation

    标示 (biāoshì) means "to indicate," "to mark," or "to show" and is used when something displays or points out information, often on a map, sign, or diagram. It is a somewhat formal verb commonly found in written Chinese. For example, 地图上标示出了位置 means "the map indicated the location."

    Examples

    • 地图上用红色标示出了紧急出口的位置。

      Dìtú shàng yòng hóngsè biāoshì chū le jǐnjí chūkǒu de wèizhì.

      The emergency exits are marked in red on the map.

    • 这个标志标示着前方有施工。

      Zhège biāozhì biāoshì zhe qiánfāng yǒu shīgōng.

      This sign indicates that there is construction ahead.

    • 说明书上清楚地标示了每个按钮的功能。

      Shuōmíngshū shàng qīngchǔ de biāoshì le měi gè ànniǔ de gōngnéng.

      The manual clearly indicates the function of each button.

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