表现 (biǎoxiàn)

表现 means to show or display behavior, or refers to one's performance or conduct in a given context.

Meanings

[verb] to show; to display; to perform; to express
[noun] performance; behavior; manifestation

Example Sentences

他在比赛中的表现非常出色。 Tā zài bǐsài zhōng de biǎoxiàn fēicháng chūsè. His performance in the competition was outstanding.

这个学生在课堂上表现很积极。 Zhège xuéshēng zài kètáng shàng biǎoxiàn hěn jījí. This student performs very actively in class.

她的表现让所有人都印象深刻。 Tā de biǎoxiàn ràng suǒyǒu rén dōu yìnxiàng shēnkè. Her performance left a deep impression on everyone.

这些症状是身体不健康的表现。 Zhèxiē zhèngzhuàng shì shēntǐ bù jiànkāng de biǎoxiàn. These symptoms are a manifestation of poor health.

Collocations

Collocation	Meaning
好的表现 (hǎo de biǎoxiàn)	good performance
工作表现 (gōngzuò biǎoxiàn)	work performance
表现出色 (biǎoxiàn chūsè)	to perform outstandingly
行为表现 (xíngwéi biǎoxiàn)	behavioral performance

Usage Notes

表现 is a versatile word used in academic, professional, and everyday contexts. As a verb, it often appears in 表现出 (biǎoxiàn chū) meaning "to demonstrate/show." As a noun, it is used to evaluate someone's conduct or performance. It differs from 演出 (yǎnchū), which refers specifically to a stage performance or show.

Memory Hook

表 (surface/to show) + 现 (to appear/present) — what you show on the surface that appears to others is your performance.