提示 tíshì to point out
to point out; to remind (somebody of something); to suggest; suggestion; tip; reminder; notice
How to remember 提示: 提 carry + 示 sign = to point out.
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How it is used
- To remind/prompt/hint, or a tip/notice - 温馨提示 (wēnxīn tíshì) a friendly reminder, 给点提示 (gěi diǎn tíshì) give a hint.
- Both verb and noun; gently points something out or jogs memory, without the authority of 指示 (zhǐshì, instructions/orders).
- Very common on signs and interfaces (提示音 prompt tone). Contrast 提醒 (tíxǐng), the everyday verb 'remind'.
Example sentences
- 我会给你些提示。 Wǒhuì gěi nǐ xiē tíshì.I'll give you a little tip.
- 你可以给我一个提示吗？ Nǐ kěyǐ gěi wǒ yígè tíshì ma?Would you give me a hint?
- 电话运营商提示来电人等候接通。 Diànhuà yùnyíngshāng tíshì láidiàn rén děnghòu jiētōng.The telephone operator asked the caller to hold on until a connection was made.