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expression
The word centers on the act of "pressing out"—whether it is a physical liquid, an internal emotion, or a mathematical value. It represents the transition from something hidden or contained to something visible and external. In social contexts, it describes the bridge between internal thought and external communication. When referring to a facial expression, it is about the involuntary or voluntary signal sent to others; when referring to a linguistic expression, it is the specific tool used to package an idea for another person's understanding. Unlike "statement," which implies a factual claim, "expression" often suggests a more creative, emotional, or symbolic manifestation. In technical fields like math and coding, it refers to a structured formula that can be evaluated to produce a single result.
💬Trò chuyện
I tried that 'keeping a straight face' expression. Did I nail it?
You look like you're having a stroke, Zorg. Knock it off.
Ý nghĩa
The process of making known one's thoughts or feelings.
"She found it difficult to find the right expression for her grief."
A look on someone's face that conveys a particular emotion.
"He had a puzzled expression on his face when I told him the news."
A word or phrase used to convey a specific meaning, often idiomatic.
"'Bite the bullet' is a common English expression."
A finite combination of symbols that is well-formed according to rules when interpreted according to a certain grammar (mathematics/computing).
"In algebra, 2x + 3 is a linear expression."