呈 (chéng) - to present, to submit, to show, to assume
呈 · chéng
to present, to submit, to show, to assume (a form), memorial (to a superior)
to present, to submit, to show, to assume
Usage highlights
to presentto submitmemorial to the throneto present a petitionto show gratitudeto present offerings
Usage & contexts
Examples
- He presented a report to his supervisor (呈交报告).
- The clouds assumed various shapes (呈现各种形状).
- She submitted an application (呈递申请).
- This phenomenon appears regularly (呈现规律性).
Collocations
- to present(呈现)
- to submit(呈报)
- memorial to the throne(呈文)
- to present a petition(呈请)
- to show gratitude(呈谢)
- to present offerings(呈献)
Idioms
- Presenting oneself with extraordinary talent(逞才呈能)
- Presenting a memorial to the throne(呈递奏章)
- Presenting tribute to the court(呈贡方物)
Cultural background
FAQ- Originally meant 'to present to a superior' in bureaucratic contexts, especially in imperial administration.
- Used in formal documents and memorials addressed to higher authorities in traditional Chinese governance.
- The character combines 'mouth/speech' (口) with 'upright/correct' (王), suggesting proper presentation.