表达 biǎodá to express
to express; to convey
How to remember 表达: 表 indicator + 达 to reach = to express.
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How it is used
- To express, put into words/form - 表达感情 (biǎodá gǎnqíng) express emotions, 表达能力 (biǎodá nénglì) ability to express oneself.
- About conveying inner thoughts and feelings so others grasp them; pairs with 想法, 观点, 感谢.
- Contrast 表明 (state a position clearly) and 表现 (show/perform); 表达 stresses conveying meaning outward.
Example sentences
- 你想表达什么？ Nǐ xiǎng biǎodá shénme?What do you mean?
- 她已经无法用语言表达她的感觉了。 Tā yǐjīng wúfǎ yòng yǔyánbiǎodá tā de gǎnjué le.She was at a loss for words to express her feeling.
- 汤姆在表达自己的意见的时候总是很慌张。 Tāngmǔ zài biǎodá zìjǐ de yìjiàn de shíhòu zǒngshì hěn huāngzhāng.Tom never felt comfortable expressing his own opinion.