显 Stroke Order — How to Write 显
显 is written in 9 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 日, then complete the remaining strokes.
Stroke order matters in Chinese: it keeps the character balanced, and it is how dictionaries and handwriting input methods expect a character to be written.
显 Radical and Character Components
显 is a phono-semantic compound: 日 (sun) carries the meaning, while 业 indicates the sound.
Radical: 日 + 5 more strokes
显 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- xiǎn
Meanings of 显 in Chinese
1
xiǎn显
To be evident, apparent, or obvious; to show or reveal.
他的努力在学习成绩上表现得非常明显
His efforts are very evident in his academic performance.
To show, to reveal, to display; to make evident or conspicuous, often referring to one's skills, talents, or presence. Can also mean to attract attention.
他在工作中总是力求表现，从不显山露水。
He always strives for excellent performance at work, never trying to draw attention to himself.
Referring to someone with power, influence, or high social status, often used in historical contexts or to describe someone prominent.
他出身显贵，从小受到良好教育。
He came from a distinguished family and received a good education from a young age.
A respectful term for deceased parents, such as 'xiǎn kǎo' (deceased father) or 'xiǎn bǐ' (deceased mother).
家祠中供奉着显考的牌位。
In the family ancestral hall, the memorial tablet of the deceased father is enshrined.
Common Words and Phrases with 显
1
To show off; to flaunt; to display and boast.
他总是喜欢在朋友面前显摆他的新手机。
He always likes to show off his new phone in front of his friends.
2
To manifest, display, reveal, or make something evident or visible.
她的眼神中显出了一丝忧虑。
A trace of worry showed in her eyes.
3
illustrious and influential; prominent and renowned
他通过不懈努力，最终在艺术领域取得了显达的成就。
Through his relentless efforts, he eventually achieved prominence and distinction in the field of art.
4
Obvious and easy to see or understand.
他今天脸色苍白，显而易见是生病了。
He looks pale today, it is obvious that he is sick.
5
Distinguished and influential, referring to a person of high status.
他通过多年的奋斗，最终成为了社会上的显贵
Through years of struggle, he eventually became a prominent and distinguished figure in society.
6
Illustrious; celebrated; prominent and well-known, especially due to power or fame.
那位艺术家因其独特的画风而拥有显赫的国际声望。
That artist has a prominent international reputation due to their unique painting style.
7
A powerful and distinguished person; a prominent figure.
昨晚的慈善晚宴上，城中许多显赫人物都前来支持，场面非常热闹。
At last night's charity gala, many prominent figures from the city came to show their support, making the event very lively.
8
To start showing a pregnant belly; to become visibly pregnant.
她怀孕四个月了，肚子已经开始显怀了。
She is four months pregnant, and her baby bump is already starting to show.
9
High-ranking and influential officials; prominent dignitaries.
在那个时代，要想成为显宦，通常需要通过严格的科举考试。
In that era, to become a prominent official, one typically needed to pass rigorous imperial examinations.
10
Light and shade; brightness and dimness.
山间的云雾变幻莫测，使得远处的景色在显晦之间若隐若现。
The clouds and mist in the mountains are unpredictable, making the distant scenery appear and disappear amidst the interplay of visibility and obscurity.
11
evident; clear and distinct.
他的论述非常显豁，让人一听就明白了他的意思。
His argument was very clear, making his meaning immediately understood.
12
Obvious; evident; clearly visible.
从他自信的微笑中显见，他对自己的能力非常有把握
It was evident from his confident smile that he was very sure of his own abilities.
13
Phanerocrystalline; having crystals visible to the naked eye.
这种花岗岩具有典型的显晶结构，其矿物颗粒肉眼清晰可见。
This granite has a typical phaneritic structure, and its mineral grains are clearly visible to the naked eye.
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In ancient China, '显考' (xiǎn kǎo) refers to one's great-great-grandfather. It is a term used in traditional ancestral rites.
族谱记载，显考乃是书香门第的开创者，其德行世代流传。
The family genealogy records that the great-great-grandfather was the founder of a scholarly family, and his virtues have been passed down through generations.
16
to look old; to appear aged
熬夜会让人看起来很疲惫，而且也容易显老。
Staying up late makes people look very tired and can easily make them appear older.
More words with 显
- xiǎn显de得appear, seem
- xiǎn显rán然obviously, clearly
- xiǎn显shì示Display, Show
- xián显yǎn眼conspicuous, noticeable
- míng明xiǎn显Obvious, Clear
- xiǎn显lù露reveal, show
- zhāng彰xiǎn显manifest, highlight
- xiǎn显shì示chū出show, reveal
- xiǎn显xiàn现appear, manifest
- jiàn渐xiǎn显fade in, emerge
- tū凸xiǎn显highlight, emphasize
- xiǎn显lù露chū出Reveal, Show
- xiǎn显shì示qì器monitor, display
- xiǎn显wēi微jìng镜microscope
- xiǎn显yào要prominent, important
- xiǎn显zhù著significant, obvious
- jìn尽xiǎn显fully display, showcase
- xiǎn显rán然shì是obviously, clearly
- xiǎn显shì示píng屏display screen, screen
- gèng更xiǎn显More evident, More apparent
Idioms with 显
- xiǎn显hè赫yī一shí时prominent for a time
- xiǎn显qīn亲yáng扬míng名bring honor to parents through fame
- xiǎn显shān山lù露shuǐ水become prominent, display talent
- xiǎn显wēi微chǎn阐yōu幽reveal subtle and expound obscure truths
- dá达guān官xiǎn显huàn宦high-ranking officials and influential dignitaries
- dà大xiǎn显shēn身shǒu手fully display one's talents and skills
- dà大xiǎn显shén神tōng通fully display extraordinary skills
- gāo高guān官xiǎn显jué爵high officials and prominent nobles
- gè各xiǎn显shēn身shǒu手Each shows their skills
- xiǎn显lù露tóu头jiǎo角show outstanding talent for the first time
- xiǎn显xìng姓yáng扬míng名achieve fame and honor
- xiǎn显zǔ祖róng荣zōng宗bring glory to ancestors
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Open the tool →Questions about 显
What does 显 mean in Chinese?
显 (xiǎn) means “To show, to reveal, to display” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 显?
显 is pronounced xiǎn in Mandarin Chinese.
How many strokes does 显 have?
显 has 9 strokes.
How do you write 显?
显 is written in 9 strokes, starting from the radical 日. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 显?
The radical of 显 is 日, and 显 is a phono-semantic compound.