- 表面积 biǎomiànjī surface areathe total area of the outer surfaces of an object
- 表面张力 biǎomiànzhānglì surface tensionThe force existing between molecules on the surface of a liquid that causes the surface to shrink to the smallest possible area
- 表面化 biǎomiànhuà to come to the surfaceto become apparent or public; to change from being hidden or potential to being obvious, specifically regarding things like conflicts or problems
- 表面文章 biǎomiànwénzhāng mere showsuperficial work done for appearances; lip service; an emphasis on form or going through the motions rather than content or practical results
- 表面光 biǎomiànguāng superficially good-lookingSomething that looks good on the outside but lacks substance or is of poor quality underneath
- 表面活性剂 biǎomiànhuóxìngjì surfactantA substance that reduces the surface tension of a liquid; commonly used as a detergent, emulsifier, or foaming agent.
- 表面外膜 biǎomiànwàimó surface coatsurface coat; the outer membrane or layer covering a surface
- 地表面波 dìbiǎomiànbō ground waveradio wave that propagates along or near the surface of the earth
- 表面上 biǎomiànshang superficiallyon the surface; outwardly; appearing a certain way while the reality may be different
- 做表面文章 zuòbiǎomiànwénzhāng to work for appearance's saketo do something just for show; to be superficial or perfunctory by focusing on outward appearance rather than substance or results
- 表面工夫 biǎomiàngōngfu superficial workActions done just for show to make something look good on the surface while lacking real substance; window dressing.
- 表面活化剂 biǎomiànhuóhuàjì surfactantsurfactant; surface-active agent