表面

Pattern visualization

Examples

1. 湖水的表面很平静。▶ —
   The surface of the lake is very calm.
2. 不要只看事物的表面。▶ —
   Do not look only at the surface of things.

Collocations

Mnemonic

表 biǎo "outer/surface" + 面 miàn "face/side": the outer face = surface. Same 表 as in 表情, 表扬; also figurative "outward appearance."

Related

Quick check

1. What nuance does 表面上 carry?

   • on the surface (may differ from reality)
   • entirely true
   • deep down
   • in the future