explain; profess (feelings, especially love)
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
2 senses · 6 examplesverb
to explain; to clarify; to state one's intentions
neutralOften used to clarify one's position, feelings, or motivations to others. Can be used in various contexts (e.g., misunderstandings, apologies, declarations).
Tā他
zài再
sān三
biǎo表
bái白
zì自
jǐ己
méi没
yǒu有
è恶
yì意
。
He repeatedly explained that he had no ill intentions.
Tā他
zài在
huì会
yì议
shàng上
biǎo表
bái白
le了
zì自
jǐ己
de的
lì立
chǎng场
。
He stated his position at the meeting.
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Wǒ我
xū需
yào要
zhǎo找
gè个
jī机
huì会
xiàng向
tā他
biǎo表
bái白
xīn心
jì迹
。
I need to find an opportunity to explain my true feelings to him.
verb
to profess (one's love); to confess (romantic feelings)
informalA very common modern usage, especially among young people. It refers specifically to declaring romantic interest in someone.
Tā他
zhǔn准
bèi备
jīn今
wǎn晚
xiàng向
tā她
biǎo表
bái白
。
He's planning to profess his love to her tonight.
Wǒ我
zhōng终
yú于
gǔ鼓
qǐ起
yǒng勇
qì气
xiàng向
tā他
biǎo表
bái白
le了
。
I finally mustered the courage to confess my feelings to him.
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Tā她
shōu收
dào到
le了
yī一
fēng封
biǎo表
bái白
de的
qíng情
shū书
。
She received a love letter professing someone's feelings.