表达

• 拼音: biǎo dá
• 汉字拆解: 表 = 衣 (clothing) + 毛 (fur), originally meaning outer garment, extended to show/express; 达 = 辶 (walk) + 大 (big), meaning to reach

含义

To express; to convey. To communicate thoughts, feelings, or ideas through words or actions.

Used for expressing emotions, opinions, gratitude, and ideas. Can refer to verbal expression, written communication, or artistic expression. 表达能力 (ability to express oneself) is a commonly discussed skill.

例句

1. 他不太善于表达自己的感情。
2. 我想用这首歌表达对妈妈的爱。
3. 学习一门外语最重要的是能够表达自己的想法。

用法指南

语境: communication, emotion, language learning

语气: thoughtful

正确说法

• 谢谢你帮我表达了我的想法。(Thank you for helping me express my thoughts.)
• 她的表达能力很强。(Her ability to express herself is very strong.)

错误说法

• 表达一个东西给他 (Don't use 表达 for giving physical objects — use 给 or 送. 表达 is for abstract things like thoughts and feelings)

起源与历史

Compound of 表 (to show, surface) and 达 (to reach, convey), meaning to show one's thoughts so they reach others.

文化背景

世代: All ages

社会背景: Universal