Meaning of 展示
Definitions from CC-CEDICT.
- to reveal; to display; to show; to exhibit
How to use 展示
展示 is used when you put something on display or let people see a skill, product, or quality, often in formal or public settings like exhibitions, presentations, and marketing. Example: 他在会上展示了新产品。(Tā zài huì shàng zhǎnshì le xīn chǎnpǐn.) He showed the new product at the meeting.
展 (zhǎn) means to spread out or unfold, as in 展开 (zhǎnkāi), and 示 (shì) means to show, as in 表示 (biǎoshì). Picture spreading something out on a table so everyone can see it: that is 展示 (zhǎnshì).
Common mistake: Learners often use 展示 where 表示 (biǎoshì) is needed. 表示 is for expressing an opinion or feeling, as in 表示感谢 (express thanks), while 展示 is for physically or visibly displaying something.
展示 in example sentences
Real sentences from the Tatoeba project, with pinyin and English.
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展 zhǎn · to open · 10 strokes
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示 shì · altar · 5 strokes
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Related words
Words that share a character with 展示.
| 表示 | biǎoshì | (of sb) to express; to state; to show; (of sth) to indicate; to signify; to show |
| 显示 | xiǎnshì | to show; to illustrate |
| 发展 | fāzhǎn | development; growth |
| 进展 | jìnzhǎn | to make headway; to make progress |
| 展开 | zhǎnkāi | to unfold; to spread out; to open up; to launch; to carry out |
| 开展 | kāizhǎn | to launch; to develop |
| 暗示 | ànshì | to hint; to suggest; hint; suggestion |
| 扩展 | kuòzhǎn | to extend; to expand |
| 指示 | zhǐshì | to point out; to indicate |
| 展现 | zhǎnxiàn | to unfold before one's eyes; to emerge; to reveal; to display |
| 提示 | tíshì | to point out; to remind (sb of sth) |
| 示范 | shìfàn | to demonstrate; to show how to do sth |
Questions about 展示
What does 展示 mean?
展示 (zhǎnshì) means "to reveal; to display; to show; to exhibit" and is used as a verb.
How do you write 展示?
展示 is made of 2 characters: 展 (10 strokes), 示 (5 strokes). That is 15 strokes in total.
Is 展示 an HSK word?
Yes. 展示 is on the HSK 5 vocabulary list of the HSK 3.0 standard.
What is the difference between 展示 and 显示?
展示 is something a person does on purpose to let others see, like showing work or talent. 显示 (xiǎnshì) often means something shows or appears, like data on a screen or results indicating a trend: 屏幕上显示时间 (the screen shows the time).
Can 展示 be used for abstract things like ability or personality?
Yes. It is common to say 展示才能 (zhǎnshì cáinéng, show one's talent) or 展示自己 (zhǎnshì zìjǐ, present oneself). It suggests letting others clearly see a quality you have.