表现
biǎoxiàn
Description
“表现”是指一个人做事的样子或成绩，也可以指把想法、感情通过行动或作品显示出来。
"表现" refers to the way a person acts or their achievements, and can also mean expressing ideas or feelings through actions or works.
我们常说“表现很好”，来夸奖别人做得不错。
We often say "表现很好" to praise someone for doing well.
Meanings
表现biǎoxiàn
performance; the way one behaves or does something
他这次考试表现得很好。
He did very well on this exam.
表现biǎoxiàn
to show or express (feelings, ideas)
这幅画表现了画家的心情。
This painting expresses the artist's mood.
表现biǎoxiàn
to show off; display oneself deliberately
他喜欢在老师面前表现自己。
He likes to show off in front of the teacher.
Related words
Notes
- Etymology
表 (to show outwardly) + 现 (to appear), literally 'to show and make appear'.
- Nuance
表现 covers behavior/results; 表达 focuses on expressing thoughts or feelings in words.
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