Comparing "biaoda" and "biaoshi"
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表达 (biǎodá) and 表示 (biǎoshì) both can be used as verbs and mean to show, to convey, to express. Both can be used in informal and formal settings. Yet, these words are used in different contexts and most often cannot be used interchangeably.
| 表达 (biǎodá) | 表示 (biǎoshì) | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | to show, to convey, to express | to show, to convey, to express |
| Part of Speech | verb | verb and noun |
| Formality | flexible | flexible |
Contents
- 1 In spoken or written language to show your emotions, thoughts, or feelings use 表达
- 2 In spoken or written language to show your emotions, thoughts, or feelings use 表示
- 3 In non-verbal language (hand gestures, body language, facial expressions, eye expression) to show your emotions, thoughts, or feelings use 表示.
In spoken or written language to show your emotions, thoughts, or feelings use 表达
表达 is used in specific contexts.
Common Phrases
These common phrases only work with 表达：
- 表达思想
In spoken or written language to show your emotions, thoughts, or feelings use 表示
表示 is used in specific contexts.
Common Phrases
These common phrases only work with 表示：
- 表示感谢
- 表示同意
- 表示关心
- 表示欢迎
