Subject + 呈 + State/Result
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.
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.