呈

chéng

HSK 7–9

Meaning

to present to a superior
memorial
petition
to present (a certain appearance)
to assume (a shape)
to be (a certain color)

Definition

呈：表示恭敬地送上、呈报或呈现、显示的意思。

Cheng: to submit, present (respectfully); to show, appear.

Usage

常用于正式场合，如向上级提交文件、报告，或描述某种状态、景象的显现。

Often used in formal contexts, such as submitting documents or reports to superiors, or describing the appearance of a state or scene.

Examples

1 请将这份报告呈交总经理。 (Please submit this report to the general manager.)
2 雨后，天空呈出现美丽的彩虹。 (After the rain, a beautiful rainbow appeared in the sky.)
3 他向法庭呈上了关键证据。 (He presented key evidence to the court.)
4 这片树叶呈椭圆形。 (This leaf is oval in shape.)
5 公司呈报的年度计划已经获批。 (The annual plan submitted by the company has been approved.)

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