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The word "表面" is formed by combining the character "表", which carries meanings related to exterior or outward display, with the character "面", which refers to face or surface. This combination creates a compound where both characters reinforce the concept of an outer layer or superficial aspect, resulting in a word that denotes the physical surface or apparent nature of something.

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这张桌子表面很光滑。

Zhè zhāng zhuōzi biǎomiàn hěn guānghuá.

The surface of this table is very smooth.

他表面上同意了我的建议。

Tā biǎomiàn shang tóngyì le wǒ de jiànyì.

He superficially agreed to my suggestion.

不要只看事情的表面现象。

Bùyào zhǐ kàn shìqíng de biǎomiàn xiànxiàng.

Don't just look at the superficial appearance of things.

虽然表面平静，但内部矛盾很多。

Suīrán biǎomiàn píngjìng, dàn nèibù máodùn hěnduō.

Although the surface is calm, there are many internal conflicts.

科学家研究了月球表面的岩石样本。

Kēxuéjiā yánjiū le yuèqiú biǎomiàn de yánshí yàngběn.

Scientists studied rock samples from the lunar surface.

Word Definition - 表面

biǎo miàn surface; face; outside; appearance

Individual Character Details

表 biǎo, biǎo
面 miàn, miàn, miàn