显 (xiǎn) - to show & to display

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xiǎn ｜ 9 strokes ｜ radical: 日

万响

显 · xiǎn

to show;

to display;

to manifest;

apparent;

obvious;

prominent;

illustrious.

to showto displayto manifest

Usage highlights

obviousprominentdisplaymanifestconspicuousillustrious

Synonyms

  • 明— bright; clear
  • 露— to reveal
  • 示— to show

Antonyms

  • 隐— to hide; conceal
  • 藏— to hide

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The results are obvious (明显).
  • He is a prominent figure (显赫的人物).
  • Please display your ticket (请显票).
  • This feature is not apparent (这个特征不显).

Collocations

  • obvious(明显)
  • prominent(显赫)
  • display(显示)
  • manifest(显现)
  • conspicuous(显眼)
  • illustrious(显耀)

Idioms

  • Obvious to all(显而易见)
  • To show off one's ability(大显身手)
  • To become famous and illustrious(显姓扬名)
  • To reveal one's true colors(原形毕显)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Originally meant 'bright', 'luminous', derived from the sun (日) component.
  • In Confucian context, 'to show' virtue was important for a gentleman to influence others.
  • Used in Buddhist terms like 'manifestation' (显现) of Buddha-nature.

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