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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