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提示 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
提示tíshìto promptHSK 6, v, rank #3701, Hard
提示tíshìto presentHSK 6, v, rank #3701, Hard
提示tíshìto point outHSK 6, v, rank #3701, Hard
提示tíshìto draw attention to sthHSK 6, v, rank #3701, Hard
提示tíshìhintHSK 6, v, rank #3701, Hard
提示tíshìbriefHSK 6, v, rank #3701, Hard
提示tíshìcueHSK 6, v, rank #3701, Hard
提示tíshìto remind (sb of sth)HSK 6, unknown, rank #3701, Hard
提示tíshìto suggestHSK 6, unknown, rank #3701, Hard
提示tíshìsuggestionHSK 6, unknown, rank #3701, Hard
提示tíshìtipHSK 6, unknown, rank #3701, Hard
提示tíshìreminderHSK 6, unknown, rank #3701, Hard
提示tíshìnoticeHSK 6, unknown, rank #3701, Hard
tíshì(ti2shi4) T2
  1. 1to prompt
  2. 2to present
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March 24, 2026
提示tíshì(ti2shi4)

提示 (tíshì) means to prompt or draw attention to something, often used in contexts where a reminder or suggestion is needed. It can refer to giving hints or cues to help someone understand or recall information. In both formal and informal settings, it serves to guide actions or thoughts.

Frequency#3701DifficultyHard
Cultural Note

In a Chinese work environment, giving 提示 is often seen as a supportive practice, helping colleagues to improve their work without being overly direct or critical. This reflects the value placed on harmony and indirect communication in Chinese culture.

Memory Tip

Think of 提 (tí) as lifting something up and 示 (shì) as showing it. Imagine lifting a hint or suggestion up high for someone to see clearly, which connects the sounds 'ti' and 'shi' to the act of prompting someone’s attention.

Meanings of 提示

tíshì(ti2shi4)
1to prompt
2to present
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About 提示

提示Simplified
—Strokes
—Radical
动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#3701Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L6HSK 3.0L6IntermediateHSKKL3CEFRB2

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AI Study Notes for 提示

Quick Contrast

提示 (tíshì) vs 建议 (jiànyì) — use 提示 when referring to a prompt or cue, while 建议 is more about giving advice or recommendations.

Memory Mnemonic

Think of 提 (tí) as lifting something up and 示 (shì) as showing it. Imagine lifting a hint or suggestion up high for someone to see clearly, which connects the sounds 'ti' and 'shi' to the act of prompting someone’s attention.

Usage Notes

提示 is commonly used in both spoken and written Chinese, often in contexts related to advice, reminders, or instructions. Be careful not to confuse it with similar words like 提议 (tíyì), which means to propose or suggest more formally. Remember that the second tone (提) may sound too soft if pronounced incorrectly.

HSK Study Tips

As an HSK 6 word, 提示 connects well with other verbs that involve communication or guidance, such as 建议 (jiànyì - to suggest) and 告诉 (gàosù - to tell). Focus on using 提示 in both formal and informal situations to enhance your fluency.

Cultural Note

In a Chinese work environment, giving 提示 is often seen as a supportive practice, helping colleagues to improve their work without being overly direct or critical. This reflects the value placed on harmony and indirect communication in Chinese culture.

Common Mistakes

Learners often misuse 提示 by confusing it with 提议 (tíyì), which is more about proposing ideas. For example, saying '我想给你一个提示' (I want to give you a proposal) is incorrect; it should be '我想给你一个提示'.

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Pronunciation of 提示

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Component Characters

提títo carry (hanging down from the hand)
HSK 412 strokes扌
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示shìto show
5 strokes示
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Grammar Patterns of 提示

提示 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. It carries 13 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.

Exercise 1 of 3

Complete the Sentence

在西顿的____下，他念了这一场的台词。

He read the scene, with Seaton cueing him.

Example Sentences for 提示 (3)

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在西顿的提示下，他念了这一场的台词。

zài xī dùn de tí shì xià， ， tā niàn le zhè yī cháng de tái。

He read the scene, with Seaton cueing him.
2
结果提示:复方东莨菪碱注射液为一有效抗惊厥药物.

jié guǒ tí shì: : fù fāng dōng làng dàng jiǎn zhù shè yè wéi yī yǒu xiào kàng jīng jué yào.

It is suggested that CSI is an effective anticonvulsive drug.
3
心理提示和确凿证据之间相差甚远。

xīn lǐ tí shì hé què záo zhèng jù zhī jiān xiāng chà shèn yuǎn。

There was a vast distance between psychological clues and concrete proof.

Cultural Notes for 提示

🏮Cultural insight

In a Chinese work environment, giving 提示 is often seen as a supportive practice, helping colleagues to improve their work without being overly direct or critical. This reflects the value placed on harmony and indirect communication in Chinese culture.

Frequently Asked Questions about 提示

Yes, 提示 is appropriate for both formal and informal contexts, making it suitable for a formal letter as a way to suggest or remind.