The Chinese word **亮相** (liàngxiàng) is a compound term formed by combining the verb **亮** (liàng), meaning "to show" or "to reveal," with the noun **相** (xiàng), meaning "appearance" or "posture." It originates from the traditional Peking opera, where it refers to the stylized, frozen pose a character strikes upon first entering the stage to establish their identity and demeanor for the audience. Metaphorically, the term has evolved into common modern usage to describe any person making a formal, deliberate, and often impressive public debut or presentation, thus "revealing one's appearance" in a new context.