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    Expressing 'to highlight' with 突出 (tūchū)

    Emphasis
    Topic & Focus

    Structure

    Subject + 突出 + Object

    Explanation

    突出 (tūchū) means "to highlight," "to emphasize," or "to stand out." As a verb, it is used to draw attention to something important or notable. It can also function as an adjective meaning "prominent" or "outstanding," as in 突出的成就 (outstanding achievements).

    Examples

    • 这篇文章突出了环境保护的重要性。

      Zhè piān wénzhāng tūchū le huánjìng bǎohù de zhòngyàoxìng.

      This article highlights the importance of environmental protection.

    • 他在比赛中表现突出，赢得了评委的好评。

      Tā zài bǐsài zhōng biǎoxiàn tūchū, yíngdé le píngwěi de hǎopíng.

      He performed outstandingly in the competition and won praise from the judges.

    • 老师要求我们在报告中突出主要观点。

      Lǎoshī yāoqiú wǒmen zài bàogào zhōng tūchū zhǔyào guāndiǎn.

      The teacher asked us to highlight the main points in the report.

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