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呈现 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
呈现chéngxiànto appearHSK 6, v, rank #5253, Hard
呈现chéngxiànto emergeHSK 6, v, rank #5253, Hard
呈现chéngxiànto present (a certain appearance)HSK 6, v, rank #5253, Hard
呈现chéngxiànto demonstrateHSK 6, v, rank #5253, Hard
chéngxiàn(cheng2xian4) T2
  1. 1to appear
  2. 2to emerge
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March 24, 2026
呈现(呈現)chéngxiàn(cheng2xian4)

呈现 (chéngxiàn) means to appear or present something in a specific way. It is commonly used in contexts where one showcases, demonstrates, or reveals a particular quality, such as in art, presentations, or reports, emphasizing how something is displayed or perceived.

Frequency#5253DifficultyHard
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, presentations often carry significant weight, especially in academic and business contexts, where visual and oral demonstrations reflect one's competence and professionalism.

Memory Tip

Think of 呈 (chéng) as a 'chest' where you 'present' treasures, and 现 (xiàn) resembles 'a scene unfolding.' Together, they create a vivid image of something emerging from a chest, ready to be revealed.

Meanings of 呈现

chéngxiàn(cheng2xian4)
1to appear
2to emerge
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About 呈现

呈现Simplified
呈現Traditional
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动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#5253Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L6HSK 3.0L6AdvancedTOCFLL5CEFRC2

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AI Study Notes for 呈现

Quick Contrast

展示 (zhǎnshì) - use 呈现 when emphasizing the way something is presented, while 展示 focuses more on the act of showing or displaying.

Memory Mnemonic

Think of 呈 (chéng) as a 'chest' where you 'present' treasures, and 现 (xiàn) resembles 'a scene unfolding.' Together, they create a vivid image of something emerging from a chest, ready to be revealed.

Usage Notes

Be cautious with the context in which you use 呈现, as it's more formal and often found in written Chinese, especially in academic or professional settings. Common collocations include '呈现结果' (to present results) and '呈现风格' (to demonstrate style).

HSK Study Tips

As an HSK 6 word, 呈现 connects with other advanced vocabulary related to presentation and demonstration, like 展示 (zhǎnshì, to display) and 显示 (xiǎnshì, to show). Focus on using it in complex sentences to describe processes or outcomes.

Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, presentations often carry significant weight, especially in academic and business contexts, where visual and oral demonstrations reflect one's competence and professionalism.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 呈现 with 显示 (xiǎnshì) and use them interchangeably, but 呈现 implies a presentation with depth. For example, saying '我呈现我的观点' (I present my viewpoint) is more appropriate than using 显示 here.

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Component Characters

chéngto present to a superior
HSK 77 strokes
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xiànto appear
HSK 48 strokes
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Grammar Patterns of 呈现

呈现 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. It carries 4 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.

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它用讽刺的语言____了天主教作家郑重其事表明的观点。

It presented in satirical terms points made in earnest by Catholic writers.

Example Sentences for 呈现 (10)

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它用讽刺的语言呈现了天主教作家郑重其事表明的观点。

tā yòng fěng cì de yǔ yán chéng xiàn le tiān zhǔ jiào zuò jiā zhèng zhòng qí shì biǎo míng de guān diǎn。

It presented in satirical terms points made in earnest by Catholic writers.
2
这支管弦乐队呈现了精彩的演奏,堪称其多年来的巅峰演奏。

zhè zhī guǎn xián lè duì chéng xiàn le jīng cǎi de yǎn zòu, , kān chēng qí duō nián lái de diān fēng yǎn。

The orchestra contrived to produce some of its best playing for years.
3
我提出的几个理由以书面形式呈现,在所有委员会成员中传阅。

wǒ tí chū de jī gè lǐ yóu yǐ shū miàn xíng shì chéng xiàn, , zài suǒ yǒu wěi yuán huì chéng yuán zhōng chuán。

My reasons were stated in writing and circulated to all committee members.
4
从上往下俯瞰,山谷呈现出人形轮廓。

cóng shàng wǎng xià fǔ kàn, , shān gǔ chéng xiàn chū rén xíng lún。

Viewed from above, the valleys form the shape of a man.
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清晨,天空呈现出斑驳的深灰色。

qīng chén, , tiān kōng chéng xiàn chū bān bó de shēn huī。

In the mornings the sky appeared a heavy shade of mottled gray.
6
这家老厂已呈现出一派新面貌.

zhè jiā lǎo chǎng yǐ chéng xiàn chū yī pài xīn miàn mào.

The old factory has taken on a new look.
7
技术上,两市收出小阴线, 呈现了下跌抵抗的态势.

jì shù shàng, , liǎng shì shōu chū xiǎo yīn, xiàn , chéng xiàn le xià diē dǐ kàng de.

Technically a collection of small cities Line, a down resist the trend.
8
窗帘因年久而呈现黄色.

chuāng lián yīn nián jiǔ ér chéng xiàn huáng sè.

The curtain was yellow with age.
9
鳄梨呈现典型的叶色褪绿及营养生长减弱.

è lí chéng xiàn diǎn xíng de yè sè tuì lǜ jí yíng yǎng shēng cháng jiǎn ruò.

The avocado shows a typical loss of green color and a reduction in vegetative growth.
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通过巧妙运用倒叙手法,伊夫的故事慢慢呈现出来。

tōng guò qiǎo miào yùn yòng dǎo xù shǒu fǎ, , yī fū de gù shì màn màn chéng xiàn chū。

Gradually, with an intelligent use of flashbacks, Yves' story unravels.

Cultural Notes for 呈现

🏮Cultural insight

In Chinese culture, presentations often carry significant weight, especially in academic and business contexts, where visual and oral demonstrations reflect one's competence and professionalism.

Frequently Asked Questions about 呈现

While both mean to present, 呈现 often implies a more nuanced or artistic presentation, whereas 展示 is more straightforward and can be used in everyday contexts.