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(biǎo xiàn) - performance; to show, to display in Mandarin

biǎoxiàn

Traditional: 表現

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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

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Examples

He performs excellently at work.

The child's performance made the parents proud.

She showed great composure.

He performed very well today.

The child's behaviour is surprising.

表现 (biǎo xiàn) means performance, or to show or display.

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This word is part of lesson 20.