Definition
表达 (biǎodá) is the standard verb for expressing one's own thoughts, feelings, or opinions in speech, writing, or art. It focuses on articulating what's inside you. Contrast with 传达/转达 (chuándá/zhuǎndá), which mean passing on someone else's message (an order, news, regards), and with 表示 (biǎoshì), which emphasizes showing or indicating something, often through actions or symbols.
verb
to expressto convey
Examples
- 表达。Tā tōngguò huà lái biǎo dá zìjǐ de xīnqíng.He uses paintings to express his feelings.
- ，。Zài huìyì shàng, tā yǒnggǎn de biǎo dá le zìjǐ de bùtóng yìjiàn.At the meeting, he bravely expressed his dissenting opinion.
- 表达，。Háizi bú tài huì biǎo dá zìjǐ de xiǎngfǎ, dànshì fùmǔ kěyǐ rènzhēn tīng.Children are not very good at expressing their own thoughts, but parents can listen carefully.
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