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    Expressing 'to perform' with 表现 (biǎoxiàn)

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    Manner & Method

    Structure

    Subject + 表现 + Complement

    Explanation

    The verb 表现 (biǎoxiàn) means 'to perform,' 'to display,' or 'to behave.' It describes how someone acts or performs in a given situation and is often followed by adverbs or adjectives indicating the quality of performance. It can also be used as a noun meaning 'performance.'

    Examples

    • 她今天在会议上表现得非常自信。

      Tā jīntiān zài huìyì shàng biǎoxiàn de fēicháng zìxìn.

      She performed very confidently at the meeting today.

    • 这个学生最近表现得越来越好了。

      Zhège xuéshēng zuìjìn biǎoxiàn de yuè lái yuè hǎo le.

      This student has been performing better and better recently.

    • 他在面试中表现得很出色，成功拿到了工作。

      Tā zài miànshì zhōng biǎoxiàn de hěn chūsè, chénggōng ná dào le gōngzuò.

      He performed brilliantly in the interview and successfully got the job.

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