展示 zhǎnshì to reveal
to reveal; to display; to show; to exhibit
How to remember 展示: 展 display + 示 sign = to reveal.
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How it is used
- To show/demonstrate/exhibit to an audience: 展示产品 (zhǎnshì chǎnpǐn) showcase a product; 展示实力.
- More active than 展出 - you deliberately present something to make a point.
- Contrast 表现 (biǎoxiàn, display behavior/perform); 展示 is presenting an object or ability for others to see.
Example sentences
- 可以在地图上展示给我看吗？ Kěyǐ zài dìtú shàng zhǎnshì gěi wǒ kàn ma?Can you show me on the map?
- 我会向你展示怎样捕鱼。 Wǒhuì xiàng nǐ zhǎnshì zěnyàng bǔyú.I'll show you how to catch fish.