verb HSK 5
to present · to submit · to show · to assume (a shape/appearance)
Meaning
呈 means to formally present or submit something to a superior or authority, or to display/show a certain appearance or state. It carries a somewhat formal or official tone, often used in business, academic, or administrative contexts.
Usage
呈 is commonly used in formal writing and speech. It appears in fixed phrases like 呈现 (to present/display) and 呈报 (to report upward). When describing appearances, it often takes the pattern 呈...状/形 (to assume the shape/form of...). Less common in casual conversation.
Examples
- 01这份报告将在明天的会议上呈交给董事会。.This report will be submitted to the board of directors at tomorrow's meeting.
- 02这个湖泊呈椭圆形，周围环绕着青山。, .This lake is oval-shaped and surrounded by green mountains.
Common collocations
- 呈上to present (to a superior)
- 呈交to submit, to hand in
- 呈阳性to test positive
- 呈圆形to be circular in shape
Antonyms
Origin
The character combines 口 (mouth) at the bottom with 壬 on top. Historically, it represented kneeling and presenting something with both hands while speaking, reflecting the respectful act of submission to authority.