tí shì
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Chinese dictionary
Show pinyin

  • v.tip; notice; point out; give a cue

    • gěi wǒ tí shì yī xià ba

      提示一下

      Give me a clue.

    • tā de bǐ jì běn diàn nǎo bù tíng xiǎng líng tí shì tā yǒu xīn yóu jiàn

      笔记本电脑响铃提示邮件

      His laptop chimed the arrival of new e-mail messages every little while.

    • zài tā huí dá wèn tí shí bù yào gěi tā tí shì

      回答问题提示

      Don't give him any hints when he answers the question.

Word usage

  • Note
    "提示" is different from "提醒". "提醒" emphasizes making sure not to forget; "提示" emphasizes making clear and get inspiration.