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体现

tǐxiàn

reflect

How common it is

体现 appears often in everyday Chinese, so it is worth practicing early and reviewing often.

Pronunciation focus

Say tǐxiàn slowly first, then repeat it in a short phrase. Listen for the tone shape.

Usage note

体现表示某件事显示出一种品质或特点。

Tǐxiàn biǎoshì mǒu jiàn shì xiǎnshì chū yī zhǒng pǐnzhì huò tèdiǎn.

Reflect means something shows a quality or characteristic.

Context note

他的礼貌体现了他的好教养。

Tā de lǐmào tǐxiàn le tā de hǎo jiàoyǎng.

His politeness reflects his good upbringing.

5 examples

她的笑容体现了快乐。
tā de xiào róng tǐ xiàn le kuài lè。
Her smile reflects happiness.
这个礼物体现了友谊。
zhè ge lǐ wù tǐ xiàn le yǒu yì。
This gift reflects friendship.
他的努力体现了坚持。
tā de nǔ lì tǐ xiàn le jiān chí。
His effort reflects persistence.
画作体现了创意。
huà zuò tǐ xiàn le chuàng yì。
The painting reflects creativity.
帮助他人体现了善良。
bāng zhù tā rén tǐ xiàn le shàn liáng。
Helping others reflects kindness.

5 mini stories

小华帮助同学,体现了友爱。大家都喜欢他。
xiǎo huá bāng zhù tóng xué, tǐ xiàn le yǒu ài。 dà jiā dōu xǐ huan tā。
Xiao Hua helps classmates, reflecting friendliness. Everyone likes him.
她的画体现了想象力。老师夸奖她。
tā de huà tǐ xiàn le xiǎng xiàng lì。 lǎo shī kuā jiǎng tā。
Her painting reflects imagination. The teacher praises her.
他的诚实体现了好品德。父母很高兴。
tā de chéng shí tǐ xiàn le hǎo pǐn dé。 fù mǔ hěn gāo xìng。
His honesty reflects good character. Parents are happy.
团队合作体现了团结。比赛赢了。
tuán duì hé zuò tǐ xiàn le tuán jié。 bǐ sài yíng le。
Teamwork reflects unity. The game is won.
她的耐心体现了爱心。弟弟很感激。
tā de nài xīn tǐ xiàn le ài xīn。 dì di hěn gǎn jī。
Her patience reflects love. Little brother is grateful.

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