Definition
出现 (chū xiàn) is the general, neutral word for 'to appear' — something comes into existence or becomes visible. It is broader than 出来 (chū lái), which specifically means 'come out' from inside to outside, and less formal/literary than 呈现 (chéng xiàn) or 展现 (zhǎn xiàn), which imply a deliberate display or presentation.
verb
to appearto emergeto arise
Examples
- 出现。Wèntí kāishǐ chū xiàn le.The problem started to appear.
- 出现。Lù shàng chū xiàn le hěn duō xīn shāngdiàn.Many new shops appeared on the road.
- 出现。Jīhuì zhōngyú chū xiàn le.The opportunity finally appeared.
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