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    Expressing "to present" or "to appear" with 呈现 (chéngxiàn)

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    Structure

    Subject + 呈现 + Object/State

    Explanation

    The verb 呈现 (chéngxiàn) means "to present," "to appear," or "to take on (a certain form or color)." It is used to describe something displaying or exhibiting a particular quality, state, or appearance. For example, you can say the sky 呈现 a blue color to mean the sky takes on a blue hue.

    Examples

    • 秋天的时候，山上的树叶呈现出红色和金色。

      Qiūtiān de shíhou, shān shàng de shùyè chéngxiàn chū hóngsè hé jīnsè.

      In autumn, the leaves on the mountain display shades of red and gold.

    • 这座城市在夜晚呈现出迷人的景象。

      Zhè zuò chéngshì zài yèwǎn chéngxiàn chū mírén de jǐngxiàng.

      This city presents a charming sight at night.

    • 经过改革，公司呈现出全新的面貌。

      Jīngguò gǎigé, gōngsī chéngxiàn chū quánxīn de miànmào.

      After the reform, the company took on an entirely new look.

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