Chinese word

表明

Pronunciation

Pinyinbiǎo míng

Meaning

  • verbexpress

Example

他表明了支持这个计划。tā biǎo míng liǎo zhī chí zhè ge jì huà

He expressed his support for the plan.

Illustration for 表明 (express)

More examples

她在信中表明了自己的观点。tā zài xìn zhōng biǎo míng liǎo zì jǐ de guān diǎn

She stated her own opinion in the letter.

Core concept

Put a thought, attitude, or position into an unmistakable outward form.

Common phrases

  • 表明立场biǎo míng lì chǎng

    state one's position

  • 表明观点biǎo míng guān diǎn

    state an opinion

Similar words

表示biǎo shì: Express a feeling or thought through words or actions so others understand it.
表态biǎo tài: Publicly state a personal position or opinion on an issue.
显示xiǎn shì: Show a fact or situation in a clear form so it becomes apparent.
说明shuō míng: Explain facts or reasons in words so that others understand them.

Definition in Chinese

把自己的态度、意见或立场清楚地说出来或表示出来。bǎ zì jǐ de tài dù yì jiàn huò lì chǎng qīng chǔ dì shuō chū lái huò biǎo shì chū lái

Word origin

The word combines 表 (biǎo, "show outwardly") with 明 (míng, "clear"), creating a direct image of making an inner position plain to others.

Usage tips

  • In everyday speech, 表明 (biǎomíng, "express clearly") often sounds more formal than a casual way of stating a view, which makes it useful for firm public or serious statements.

Other meanings

  • showverb
  • declareverb

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