表达 (biǎodá) — to express
HSK 3 | verb | to convey thoughts or feelings
表达 (biǎodá)
表达 means to express or communicate thoughts, feelings, or ideas through words or actions.
Meanings
- [verb] to express; to convey; to communicate (ideas or feelings)
Example Sentences
他不善于表达自己的感情。 Tā bù shànyú biǎodá zìjǐ de gǎnqíng. He is not good at expressing his feelings.
请用汉语表达你的想法。 Qǐng yòng Hànyǔ biǎodá nǐ de xiǎngfǎ. Please express your thoughts in Chinese.
她用鲜花表达了对妈妈的感谢。 Tā yòng xiānhuā biǎodá le duì māma de gǎnxiè. She expressed her gratitude to her mother with fresh flowers.
学习一门语言就是学习如何表达自己。 Xuéxí yī mén yǔyán jiùshì xuéxí rúhé biǎodá zìjǐ. Learning a language is learning how to express yourself.
Collocations
| Collocation | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 表达感情 | to express feelings |
| 表达意见 | to express opinions |
| 表达感谢 | to express gratitude |
| 清楚地表达 | to express clearly |
| 表达能力 | expressive ability |
Memory Hook
表 (surface/show) + 达 (to reach/convey): you bring what is inside to the surface and let it reach others.