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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
凸显tūxiǎnto present clearlyHSK 7, unknown, 14 strokes, rank #26545, Very Hard
凸显tūxiǎnto give prominence toHSK 7, unknown, 14 strokes, rank #26545, Very Hard
凸显tūxiǎnto magnifyHSK 7, unknown, 14 strokes, rank #26545, Very Hard
凸显tūxiǎnclear and obviousHSK 7, unknown, 14 strokes, rank #26545, Very Hard
tūxiǎn(tu1xian3)tu xian T1
  1. 1to present clearly
  2. 2to give prominence to
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March 24, 2026

凸显(凸顯)tūxiǎn(tu1xian3)

The term 凸显 (tūxiǎn) means to present something clearly or to make it prominent. It is commonly used in contexts such as emphasizing a point in a discussion, highlighting features in a presentation, or making an idea stand out in writing.

Strokes14Frequency#26545DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural note

凸显 is commonly used in Chinese media to describe important news highlights or key features in product advertisements, reflecting the emphasis on clarity in communication.

Memory tip

Think of 凸 (tū) as a raised bump, which visually represents something that stands out or is prominent, while 显 (xiǎn) means to show. Imagine a raised sign in a crowded area that clearly shows important information, emphasizing its visibility.

Meanings of 凸显

tūxiǎn(tu1xian3)
1to present clearly
2to give prominence to
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About 凸显

凸显Simplified
凸顯Traditional
14Strokes
—Radical
动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2

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突出 (tūchū) - use 凸显 when emphasizing clarity or prominence in presentation, while 突出 focuses more on standing out or being conspicuous.

Usage Notes

Learners should be cautious not to confuse 凸显 with similar verbs like 强调 (qiángdiào), which means 'to emphasize,' but with a slightly different nuance. 凸显 is more about clarity and prominence. It is used in both formal and informal contexts, but is particularly common in written language.

HSK Study Tips

While 凸显 is not an HSK word, it connects well with other HSK vocabulary related to description and emphasis, such as 重要 (zhòngyào, important) and 明显 (míngxiǎn, obvious). Students should focus on using it in sentences to practice clarity in expression.

Common Mistakes

Learners often misuse 凸显 when they mean to say 'to emphasize' in a more general sense. A common mistake is saying '我凸显我的观点' (wǒ tūxiǎn wǒ de guāndiǎn) instead of '我强调我的观点' (wǒ qiángdiào wǒ de guāndiǎn).

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Component characters

凸tūconvex
HSK 75 strokes凵
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显xiǎnprominent
HSK 69 strokes日
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How to say to present clearly in Chinese

“to present clearly” in Chinese is凸显tūxiǎn

The term 凸显 (tūxiǎn) means to present something clearly or to make it prominent. It is commonly used in contexts such as emphasizing a point in a discussion, highlighting features in a presentation, or making an idea stand out in writing.

When to use 凸显

Learners should be cautious not to confuse 凸显 with similar verbs like 强调 (qiángdiào), which means 'to emphasize,' but with a slightly different nuance. 凸显 is more about clarity and prominence. It is used in both formal and informal contexts, but is particularly common in written language.

凸显 or something close to it

突出 (tūchū) - use 凸显 when emphasizing clarity or prominence in presentation, while 突出 focuses more on standing out or being conspicuous.

What learners get wrong

Learners often misuse 凸显 when they mean to say 'to emphasize' in a more general sense. A common mistake is saying '我凸显我的观点' (wǒ tūxiǎn wǒ de guāndiǎn) instead of '我强调我的观点' (wǒ qiángdiào wǒ de guāndiǎn).

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