Meaning
显得 is a verb that describes how something appears or seems to others. It's used to express the impression or appearance that a person, thing, or situation gives, rather than stating an absolute fact. This word is commonly used in everyday conversation when making observations about appearances or impressions.
Usage
显得 is typically followed by an adjective or adjective phrase. It's often used to make polite or indirect observations, softening statements that might otherwise sound too direct. Common in both spoken and written Chinese, it helps express subjective impressions rather than objective facts.
Examples
- 01这件衣服让你显得很年轻。.This piece of clothing makes you look very young.
- 02房间里的灯光太暗，显得有点儿冷清。, .The lighting in the room is too dim, making it seem a bit cold and lonely.
Characters
Common collocations
- 显得很......to appear very...
- 显得年轻to look young
- 显得有礼貌to appear polite
Origin
显 originally meant 'to appear' or 'to be obvious,' while 得 here functions as a complement marker. Together they form a compound that emphasizes the appearance or seeming nature of something.