Definition
明示 is a formal verb meaning 'to express or indicate clearly'. It is commonly used in legal, contractual, or official contexts — the opposite of 暗示 (to imply). You will often see it in written notices, regulations, or agreements where the speaker wants to emphasize that something has been stated explicitly, leaving no room for ambiguity.
v.
to express or indicate clearlyto explicitly state or instruct (formal)
Examples
- 明示。Hétong yǐ míng shì shuāngfāng de quánlì hé yìwù.The contract has clearly stated the rights and obligations of both parties.
- 明示。Zhèngfǔ míng shì jìnzhǐ zài zhège qūyù tíngchē.The government explicitly prohibits parking in this area.
- 明示。Fǎlǜ tiáowén méiyǒu míng shì zhè yìdiǎn.The legal provision does not clearly indicate this point.
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