现形

現形
xiànxíng
verb #23,802

Meanings

  1. 1 to reveal one's true nature
  2. 2 to manifest
  3. 3 to show one's true form
  4. 4 to appear

Examples

HSK 7-9
Húlijīng zài yángguāng xià xiànxíng le.
The fox spirit revealed its true form in the sunlight.
HSK 7-9
Tā zuìzhōng zài yālì xià xiànxíng, bàolù le zìjǐ de běnláimiànmù.
He finally showed his true nature under pressure, exposing his real face.

Tips

usage
现形 often carries a supernatural or figurative flavor - a disguised creature or person being exposed. 露出原形 is a close synonym also meaning to reveal one's true form.

Stroke Order

现 xiàn
形 xíng