Writing
表述 (biǎo shù) — how to say "expression" in Chinese
表述
Expression, formulation
verb
Character composition
表
to show, surface
述
to state, to describe
Radicals / Keys
衣
Clothes
#145 · yī · 6 strokes
辵
Walk
#162 · chuò · 7 strokes
Collocations
文字表述
wénzì biǎoshù
textual expression
表述观点
biǎoshù guāndiǎn
to express a viewpoint
Examples
在会议上，他详细表述了自己的观点。
At the meeting, he detailed his viewpoint.
他的表述很清楚。
His expression is very clear.
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Frequently asked questions
How do you say "expression" in Chinese?
"expression" in Chinese is 表述 (biǎo shù).
What does 表述 mean in English?
表述 (biǎo shù) means "Expression, formulation".
How is 表述 pronounced?
It is pronounced biǎo shù (written as biao shu, biaoshu). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "expression" in Chinese characters?
It is written 表述: 表 has 8 strokes, 述 has 8 strokes. The Writing section above animates the stroke order of each character and lets you trace it.
What HSK 3.0 level is 表述?
表述 is on the HSK 3.0 levels 7–9 word list. It is not part of the six-level HSK 2.0 lists.
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