(biǎo xiàn) - performance; to show, to display in Mandarin
biǎoxiànTraditional: 表现
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Translation
performance; to show, to display
Word origin
A two-character word: 表 'outside, to show' (originally a fur garment worn with the hair outward, hence 'outer surface') plus 现 'to appear' (the jade radical 王 with 见 jiàn 'to see'). Together 表现 means to show, display, or performance.
- Origin
- compound
- Root
- 表 (show) + 现 (王 jade + 见 see)
Stroke order
表
现
Examples
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He performs excellently at work.
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The child's performance made the parents proud.
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She showed great composure.
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He performed very well today.
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The child's behaviour is surprising.
表现 (biǎo xiàn) means performance, or to show or display.
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