biểu diện
Definition
- Noun:
- Appearance / Manifestation: The outward, visible, or superficial aspect of something, as opposed to its deeper essence or truth. It refers to how something presents itself to the senses or to immediate perception.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Đó chỉ là biểu diện bên ngoài. (That is only the external appearance.)
- Biểu diện của sự thật đôi khi gây hiểu lầm. (The manifestation of truth can sometimes be misleading.)
Advanced Usage
- This word is noted as rare and formal in modern Vietnamese. It is primarily used in philosophical, literary, or analytical contexts to discuss the distinction between surface appearance and underlying reality.
Variants and Related Words
- Biểu hiện (n): expression, symptom, sign. A more common word for an outward show or indication of an inner state or condition.
- Sốt là biểu hiện của bệnh. (Fever is a symptom of illness.)
Synonyms
- Appearance: the way something looks.
- Manifestation: an event, action, or object that clearly shows or embodies something.
- Outward show: the superficial or visible aspect.
Related Concepts
- Bản chất (n): essence, true nature. Often contrasted with "biểu diện."
- Phải phân biệt giữa biểu diện và bản chất. (One must distinguish between appearance and essence.)