表达 (biǎo dá): Translation, Pronunciation and Example Sentences

The Chinese word 表达 means “to express” or “to convey”. It is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts to describe the act of communicating one’s thoughts, feelings, or ideas to others. For example, one might 表达感谢 to express gratitude, or 表达观点 to express an opinion. The word can also be used as a noun to refer to an expression or statement made by someone.

Translation

Verb: to express, to convey

Pronunciation

Example Sentences

ChinesePinyinEngish
我很难用语言表达我的感受wǒ hěn nán yòng yǔyán biǎodá wǒ de gǎnshòuI find it difficult to express my feelings in words
他用一种非常生动的方式表达了他的观点tā yòng yī zhǒng fēicháng shēngdòng de fāngshì biǎodále tā de guāndiǎnHe expressed his point of view in a very vivid way
她用微笑来表达她的感激之情tā yòng wéixiào lái biǎodá tā de gǎnjī zhīqíngShe expressed her gratitude with a smile
这个画家用颜色和线条来表达他的情感zhège huàjiā yòng yánsè hé xiàntiáo lái biǎodá tā de qínggǎnThe painter used color and lines to express his emotions
我们应该用简单的语言来表达我们的观点wǒmen yīnggāi yòng jiǎndān de yǔyán lái biǎodá wǒmen de guāndiǎnWe should express our point of view in simple language
这首歌曲表达了爱情的美好和悲哀zhè shǒu gēqǔ biǎodále àiqíng de měihǎo hé bēi’āiThis song expresses the beauty and sadness of love

HSK

表达 is part of HSK Level 4 in HSK 2.0. In the newer HSK 3.0 it is part of HSK Level 3.

Learning Card

Learning card for Chinese word 表达 with Pinyin and English Translation