表述

biǎo shù

HSK 3.0 Level 7 Verb Uncommon

Definitions

1. to formulate
2. enunciation
3. to explain sth precisely

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Word relationships

Related words

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阐述

chǎn shù

to expound (a position)

阐述多用于正式场合，对复杂问题或理论进行详细解释。

陈述

chén shù

an assertion

陈述指有条理地说出事实或观点，常用于法律或正式场合。

描述

miáo shù

to describe

描述侧重于描绘事物形象或过程，表述则偏重精确说明。

Synonyms

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表达

biǎo dá

to express; to convey

表达侧重于说出或写出想法、感情，用法更广；表述强调有系统地、精确地陈述。

Usage notes

Collocations

常用搭配为“表述观点”“表述清楚”，较少与表示情绪的词连用，此时多用“表达”。

Common mistakes

学习者易将“表述”误用于表达情感，如“表述感情”，应用“表达”。

Example Sentences

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他清晰地表述了自己的观点。

He clearly stated his point of view.

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Child Words of 表述

exterior surface

to state

表述