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    Expressing "phenomenon" with 现象 (xiànxiàng)

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    Topic & Focus

    Structure

    ⋯⋯ 的 现象

    Explanation

    The noun 现象 (xiànxiàng) means "phenomenon" and refers to an observable event or occurrence. It is commonly used in scientific, social, or everyday contexts to describe something that can be observed or experienced. For instance, you might describe light causing the sky to appear blue as a 现象 of light.

    Examples

    • 全球变暖是一种令人担忧的现象。

      Quánqiú biàn nuǎn shì yī zhǒng lìng rén dānyōu de xiànxiàng.

      Global warming is a worrying phenomenon.

    • 这种现象在大城市特别常见。

      Zhè zhǒng xiànxiàng zài dà chéngshì tèbié chángjiàn.

      This phenomenon is especially common in big cities.

    • 科学家正在研究这个奇怪的现象。

      Kēxuéjiā zhèngzài yánjiū zhège qíguài de xiànxiàng.

      Scientists are studying this strange phenomenon.

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