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现象

xiànxiàng

Description

"现象"是指我们能看到或感觉到的事情,特别是自然界或社会里发生的一些情况。

"现象" refers to things we can see or feel, especially occurrences in nature or society.

人们常常用这个词来说一种普遍或者奇怪的情况。

People often use this word to describe a common or strange situation.

Meanings

现象xiànxiàng

phenomenon; observable situation or occurrence

下雪是常见的自然现象。

Snowfall is a common natural phenomenon.

Related words

Notes

  • Etymology

    现 (appear) + 象 (image/appearance), literally "what appears".

  • Nuance

    refers to the surface appearance of things, often contrasted with 本质 (essence).

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