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    Referring to 'performance' or 'manifestation' with 表现 (biǎoxiàn)

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    Structure

    Subject + 的 + 表现 / 表现 + 得 + Adjective

    Explanation

    表现 (biǎoxiàn) is a noun meaning "performance," "behavior," or "manifestation." It describes how someone or something performs or presents itself in a given situation. It can also be used as a verb meaning "to show" or "to display," as in expressing qualities or abilities.

    Examples

    • 他这次考试的表现让老师很满意。

      Tā zhè cì kǎoshì de biǎoxiàn ràng lǎoshī hěn mǎnyì.

      His performance on this exam made the teacher very satisfied.

    • 这位新员工的工作表现非常出色。

      Zhè wèi xīn yuángōng de gōngzuò biǎoxiàn fēicháng chūsè.

      This new employee's work performance is outstanding.

    • 她在比赛中的表现超出了所有人的预期。

      Tā zài bǐsài zhōng de biǎoxiàn chāochū le suǒyǒu rén de yùqī.

      Her performance in the competition exceeded everyone's expectations.

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