Definition
表白 means 'to confess one's feelings,' almost always romantic love — it's the word for telling someone you like them. This sets it apart from 表示 (to express/show, neutral) and 表明 (to state clearly, often factual). For formal public statements, use 声明 or 宣言 instead.
verb
to confess one's feelings (especially romantic love)to express or reveal one's thoughts or feelingsto state clearly
Examples
- 表白。Tā gǔ qǐ yǒngqì xiàng tā biǎo bái le.He mustered up the courage to confess his feelings to her.
- 表白。Tā zài xìn lǐ biǎo bái le zìjǐ de xīnyì.She expressed her feelings in the letter.
- ，表白。Zài biànlùn zhōng, tā míngquè biǎo bái le zìjǐ de lìchǎng.During the debate, he clearly stated his position.
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