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突显 (verb)

To make something prominent or clearly visible; to stand out or highlight. It is often used to describe how a situation makes a problem or quality obvious.

💬 Example

"这次危机突显了加强国际合作的重要性。"

💡 Memory Tip

Think of a 'Tuba' (Tu) suddenly 'Shining' (Xian). When a Tuba shines in the sun, it 'highlights' the band's position.

🏛️ Origin

🔗 Synonyms
突出 显现 彰显 强调
⚠️ Common Mistakes

Using 突显 as a noun (e.g., '这个突显很好'). → 使用 '亮点' (e.g., '这个亮点很好').

Using 突显 for physical protrusion (e.g., '骨头突显'). → 使用 '突出' (e.g., '骨头突出').

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