现象

xiànxiàng

HSK 5

现象 — xiànxiàng

1. phenomenon; observable event or occurrence

   近年来气候变化成为全球关注的现象。 jìnniánlái qìhòubiànhuà chéngwéi quánqiú guānzhù de xiànxiàng — In recent years, climate change has become a global phenomenon.

2. appearance; outward manifestation (often used in contrast with underlying reality)

   他的镇静只是表面现象，实际上很焦虑。 tā de zhènjìng zhǐshì biǎomiànxiànxiàng shíjìshàng hěn jiāolǜ — His calm is only a surface appearance; in fact he is very anxious.