表现
vs 显示
vs 表示
Express and Show
These five terms translate to 'show' or 'express', but the nuance lies in the subject's willingness.
These five terms translate to 'show' or 'express', but the nuance lies in the subject's willingness.
1. Express and Show:
Manifestation of characteristics that reveal themselves (emotions, qualities).
Manifestation of characteristics that reveal themselves (emotions, qualities).
- Express (biǎoshì) : Demonstrate or express an attitude (very broad).
Ex: 表现出爱国精神 (show patriotism). - Show (xiǎnshì) : Emphasize the revelation or effect.
Ex: 药效日益显示出来 (the medicine's effect becomes clearer).
2. State, Declare, and Express:
Voluntary and concise expression through words or actions.
Voluntary and concise expression through words or actions.
- State (biǎoshì) : Indicate or express an attitude (very broad).
Ex: 表示欢迎 (welcome). - Declare (biǎomíng) : Clearly state one's position.
Ex: 表明立场 (state one's position). - Express (biǎodá) : Translate deep feelings, often with effort.
Ex: 无法用语言表达 (the words fail to express).
Nuance exercises
Complete each sentence with the best term, then submit to view all corrections.
1. Quel mot correspond au pinyin « biǎoxiàn » ?
2. Quel mot correspond au pinyin « xiǎnshì » ?
3. Quel mot correspond au pinyin « biǎoshì » ?