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    Expressing 'to present' or 'to show' with 呈 (chéng)

    Actions & Events
    Manner & Method

    Structure

    Subject + 呈 + State/Result

    Explanation

    呈 (chéng) means "to present," "to show," or "to display" and is typically used in formal or written contexts. It describes something exhibiting a certain state or quality, such as 呈阳性 (to test positive) or 呈上升趋势 (to show an upward trend). It is more literary than everyday spoken Chinese.

    Examples

    • 检测结果呈阴性。

      Jiǎncè jiéguǒ chéng yīnxìng.

      The test result is negative.

    • 近年来房价呈下降趋势。

      Jìn niánlái fángjià chéng xiàjiàng qūshì.

      Housing prices have shown a downward trend in recent years.

    • 湖水在阳光下呈碧绿色。

      Húshuǐ zài yángguāng xià chéng bìlǜ sè.

      The lake water appears emerald green under the sunlight.

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