示范 shìfàn to demonstrate
to demonstrate; to show how to do something; demonstration; a model example
How to remember 示范: 示 sign + 范 example = to demonstrate.
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How it is used
- To demonstrate how to do something (as a model) - 老师示范动作 (lǎoshī shìfàn dòngzuò) the teacher demonstrates the movement.
- It's showing by example to be copied, and gives 示范作用 (shìfàn zuòyòng) an exemplary/model effect; contrast 演示 (yǎnshì, present/showcase e.g. a product).
- Teaching, training, and policy register.