彰显 is a formal, written verb meaning 'to highlight' or 'to bring into prominence'—often emphasizing qualities, values, achievements, or truths that are already present but deserve greater recognition. The character 彰 (zhāng) means 'to make clear' or 'to display distinctly', while 显 (xiǎn) means 'to appear', 'to become visible', or 'to reveal'. Together, they form a compound that conveys an active, intentional act of making something evident and impressive—commonly used in official speeches, news reports, essays, and cultural commentary.

This word carries a positive, respectful tone and is rarely used in casual conversation. It often appears with abstract nouns as objects: values (e.g., 人文关怀), strengths (e.g., 综合实力), virtues (e.g., 勇气), or national identity (e.g., 文化自信). Unlike simpler verbs like 显示 or 表现, 彰显 implies both visibility and significance—it doesn’t just show something, it affirms its importance.