B1 verb Neutral

突显

/tʰu˥ ɕjɛn˧˩/

To make something prominent or clearly visible; to stand out or highlight. It is often used to describe how a situation makes a problem or quality obvious.

Examples

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1

这件衣服突显了她的身材优势。

This dress highlights her figure.

2

报告突显了当前教育资源的分配不均。

The report highlights the current uneven distribution of educational resources.

3

你的这个建议突显了你的聪明才智。

This suggestion of yours highlights your intelligence.

Word Family

Verb
突显
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Memory Tip

Think of '突' (sudden/protrude) and '显' (obvious) — suddenly making something obvious.

Quick Quiz

这次考试的结果___了他在数学方面的薄弱环节。

Correct!

The correct answer is: 突显

Examples

1

这件衣服突显了她的身材优势。

everyday

This dress highlights her figure.

2

报告突显了当前教育资源的分配不均。

formal

The report highlights the current uneven distribution of educational resources.

3

你的这个建议突显了你的聪明才智。

informal

This suggestion of yours highlights your intelligence.

4

实验结果突显了该药物的副作用。

academic

The experimental results highlighted the side effects of the drug.

5

市场竞争的加剧突显了品牌建设的必要性。

business

Intensified market competition highlights the necessity of brand building.

Word Family

Verb
突显

Common Collocations

突显出来 to stand out/become prominent
突显优势 to highlight advantages
突显重要性 to highlight the importance
突显问题 to highlight a problem
日益突显 increasingly prominent

Common Phrases

进一步突显

to further highlight

矛盾突显

conflicts become prominent

地位突显

status becomes prominent

Often Confused With

突显 vs 突出

突出 can be an adjective (outstanding), while 突显 is primarily a verb focusing on the act of becoming visible.

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Usage Notes

Very useful in IELTS Writing Task 2 for discussing social problems or results.

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Common Mistakes

Avoid using it for a person physically standing out in a crowd (use '显眼' instead).

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Memory Tip

Think of '突' (sudden/protrude) and '显' (obvious) — suddenly making something obvious.

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Word Origin

From '突' (protrude/sudden) and '显' (visible/apparent).

Grammar Patterns

[Subject] 突显了 [Object] 随着...，[Problem] 日益突显

Quick Quiz

这次考试的结果___了他在数学方面的薄弱环节。

Correct!

The correct answer is: 突显

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