表明 (biǎo míng) — to make clear; to state clearly; to indicate; to show
Definition
表明 focuses on making something clear or evident, often a fact or stance (表明决定/态度). 表示 is broader — expressing feelings, opinions, or what a sign means.
verb
to make clearto state clearlyto indicateto show
Examples
- 表明。Tā biǎo míng le zì jǐ de jué dìng.He made his decision clear.
- 。Shù jù biǎo míng shì chǎng zhèng zài huī fù.The data indicates that the market is recovering.
- 表明。Tā de biǎo xiàn biǎo míng tā fēi cháng nǔ lì.His performance shows that he is very hardworking.
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