Meaning of 示范
Definitions from CC-CEDICT.
- to demonstrate
- to show how to do sth
- demonstration
- a model example
How to use 示范
示范 is used when someone performs an action so others can copy it, often a teacher, coach, or expert. It works as a verb or a noun, and it is common in phrases like 示范动作 (a demonstration move) or 示范学校 (a model school). Example: 老师先示范一遍。(Lǎoshī xiān shìfàn yí biàn.) The teacher demonstrates it once first.
示 (shì) means to show, as in 展示 (zhǎnshì), and 范 (fàn) means a model or pattern, as in 规范 (guīfàn). Put them together and you get "show the model," which is exactly what a demonstration is.
Common mistake: Learners often use 示范 where 展示 (zhǎnshì) or 表示 (biǎoshì) fits better. 示范 means showing how to do something so others can follow, while 展示 means displaying something and 表示 means expressing an opinion or feeling. Also note that 范 is fourth tone (fàn), not third tone like 饭 is sometimes misheard.
示范 in example sentences
Real sentences from the Tatoeba project, with pinyin and English.
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示 shì · altar · 5 strokes
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范 fàn · pattern · 8 strokes
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Related words
Words that share a character with 示范.
| 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 |
| 范围 | fànwéi | range; scope |
| 规范 | guīfàn | norm; standard |
| 暗示 | ànshì | to hint; to suggest; hint; suggestion |
| 展示 | zhǎnshì | to reveal; to display; to show; to exhibit |
| 指示 | zhǐshì | to point out; to indicate |
| 提示 | tíshì | to point out; to remind (sb of sth) |
| 模范 | mófàn | model; fine example |
| 防范 | fángfàn | to be on guard; wariness |
| 出示 | chūshì | to show; to take out and show to others |
| 演示 | yǎnshì | to demonstrate; to show |
Questions about 示范
What does 示范 mean?
示范 (shìfàn) means "to demonstrate; to show how to do sth" and is used as a verb.
How do you write 示范?
示范 is made of 2 characters: 示 (5 strokes), 范 (8 strokes). That is 13 strokes in total.
Is 示范 an HSK word?
Yes. 示范 is on the HSK 5 vocabulary list of the HSK 3.0 standard.
How is 示范 written in traditional Chinese?
In traditional characters, 示范 is written 示範.
How do I say "give a demonstration" with 示范?
You can say 做示范 (zuò shìfàn) or 做个示范 (zuò ge shìfàn). For example, 你能给我们做个示范吗？(Nǐ néng gěi wǒmen zuò ge shìfàn ma?) Can you give us a demonstration?
Can 示范 describe a person or thing as a good example?
Yes. Used as a modifier, it means model or exemplary, as in 示范作用 (shìfàn zuòyòng), the role of setting an example. A common phrase is 起示范作用 (qǐ shìfàn zuòyòng), to serve as a model for others.