表明

biǎo míng

HSK 2.0 Level 5 HSK 3.0 Level 5 Verb Common

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Definitions

1. to make clear
2. to make known
3. to state clearly
4. to indicate
5. known

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Word relationships

Related words

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• 说明 shuō míng 说明 shuō míng to explain 解释清楚: to explain
• 显示 xiǎn shì 显示 xiǎn shì to show 显示出某种迹象: to show

Usage notes

Collocations

Common collocation: 研究表明 (research indicates), used to introduce findings from studies or data.

Common mistakes

Do not confuse with 表达 (express feelings/ideas); 表明 is for making facts or intentions known.

Example Sentences

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这些迹象 表明 天气可能会变冷。

These signs indicate that the weather might turn cold.

调查结果明确 表明 这个方案是可行的。

The survey results clearly indicate that this plan is feasible.

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Child Words of 表明

• 表 表 biǎo: exterior surface
• 明 明 míng: bright