启示

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Meaning and Usage

"启示" (qǐ shì) primarily means a revelation, insight, or inspiration that opens one's understanding. It often refers to sudden realizations or important lessons derived from experiences, discoveries, or symbolic signs.

Common Contexts

It is frequently used in literary, philosophical, or scientific contexts to describe moments of enlightenment or important clues that guide thinking.

Collocations and Patterns

  • 启示 (qǐ shì lù): revelation record, often used in religious or metaphorical contexts.
  • 启示 (dédào qǐ shì): to receive an insight or inspiration.
  • 启示意义 (qǐ shì yìyì): the significance of the revelation.

Usage Notes

"启示" is more formal and abstract than simply "知道" (to know) or "发现" (to discover). It implies a deeper, often transformative understanding. Avoid confusing it with "启发" (qǐ fā), which focuses more on stimulating thinking rather than revealing a truth.

Summary

Use "启示" when emphasizing a meaningful insight or revelation that changes perspective or understanding, especially in intellectual or spiritual discussions.

Example Sentences

This book gave me a lot of revelations, making me rethink the meaning of

The scientist's discovery provided us with important insights.

The symbols appearing in the dream seem to be a kind of revelation.