显出

• Pinyin: xiǎn chū
• Hanzi breakdown: 显 = 日 (sun) + 业 (industry) simplified, meaning visible or apparent; 出 = depicts something emerging from an enclosure

Meaning

To reveal; to show; to display. To make something become visible or apparent.

A compound verb meaning to reveal or manifest a quality, emotion, or characteristic that was not previously obvious. Often used with abstract nouns like 本色 (true nature), 真面目 (true colors), 能力 (ability). More literary than simply 显示.

Examples

1. 面对困难时，他显出了非凡的勇气和决心。 When facing difficulties, he showed extraordinary courage and determination.
2. 随着时间推移，这座建筑的历史价值逐渐显出来了。 As time passed, the historical value of this building gradually became apparent.
3. 压力之下，人往往会显出真实的性格。 Under pressure, people often reveal their true character.

Usage Guide

Context: literary, descriptive, analytical

Tone: observational

Do Say

• 他的才华终于显出来了。(His talent finally showed.)
• 这显出了问题的严重性。(This reveals the seriousness of the problem.)

Don't Say

• 她显出了一本书 — 显出用于抽象品质，不用于具体物品，应该用'拿出'

Origin & History

Compound of 显 (apparent, manifest) + 出 (out, to emerge). Together meaning to make something appear or become evident.

Cultural Context

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal