演示 yǎnshì to demonstrate
to demonstrate; to show; presentation; demonstration
How to remember 演示: 演 perform + 示 sign = to demonstrate.
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How it is used
- To demonstrate/show how something works - 老师演示了实验步骤 (lǎoshī yǎnshì le shíyàn bùzhòu) the teacher demonstrated the experiment steps.
- Focus is on visually showing a process or product; 演示文稿 (yǎnshì wéngǎo) = a slide presentation (PowerPoint).
- Contrast 示范 (shìfàn), demonstrate as a model to imitate; 演示 is more about illustrating/presenting.