B1 verb Neutral

凸显

/tʰu˥ ɕjɛn˨˩/

To make something stand out or become more prominent; to highlight a problem or characteristic.

Examples

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1

这件衣服凸显了她的气质。

This dress highlights her temperament.

2

调查报告凸显了目前教育存在的问题。

The survey report highlighted current problems in education.

3

竞争凸显了创新的重要性。

Competition highlights the importance of innovation.

Word Family

Verb
凸显
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Memory Tip

凸 (convex/bulge) + 显 (show) = bulging out to show.

Quick Quiz

这篇文章___了城市化过程中的环境压力。

Correct!

The correct answer is: 凸显

Examples

1

这件衣服凸显了她的气质。

everyday

This dress highlights her temperament.

2

调查报告凸显了目前教育存在的问题。

academic

The survey report highlighted current problems in education.

3

竞争凸显了创新的重要性。

business

Competition highlights the importance of innovation.

4

灯光效果凸显了舞台的中心。

formal

Lighting effects highlighted the center of the stage.

5

这个案例凸显了法律的漏洞。

academic

This case makes the legal loopholes prominent.

Word Family

Verb
凸显

Common Collocations

凸显优势 highlight advantages
凸显特征 highlight features
凸显重要性 highlight importance
矛盾凸显 contradictions become prominent
凸显问题 highlight problems

Common Phrases

日益凸显

becoming increasingly prominent

更加凸显

more prominently shown

凸显出来

to stand out

Often Confused With

凸显 vs 突出

突出 is more general; 凸显 often implies that something previously hidden or unnoticed is now obvious.

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Usage Notes

Often used for abstract concepts like problems, importance, or qualities.

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Common Mistakes

Do not confuse it with '突显' (tūxiǎn), which is similar but '凸显' is more common for visual or metaphorical prominence.

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Memory Tip

凸 (convex/bulge) + 显 (show) = bulging out to show.

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Word Origin

From 'convex' and 'manifest'.

Grammar Patterns

主语 + 凸显了 + 宾语 随着...,问题日益凸显

Quick Quiz

这篇文章___了城市化过程中的环境压力。

Correct!

The correct answer is: 凸显

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