HSK · Level 40
120 words
Chinese word
展出
Pronunciation
Pinyinzhǎn chū
Meaning
- verbdisplay
Example
这家博物馆正在展出一幅名画。zhè jiā bó wù guǎn zhèng zài zhǎn chū yì fú míng huà
This museum is displaying a famous painting.
More examples
这次艺术节上，多家画廊将联合展出新锐艺术家的作品。zhè cì yì shù jié shàng duō jiā huà láng jiāng lián hé zhǎn chū xīn ruì yì shù jiā de zuò pǐn
At this art festival, several galleries will jointly display works by emerging artists.
Core concept
An artwork or collection item is brought into public view so people can look at it.
Common phrases
对外展出duì wài zhǎn chū
exhibit publicly
联合展出作品lián hé zhǎn chū zuò pǐn
jointly display works
展出作品zhǎn chū zuò pǐn
display works
Similar words
展示zhǎn shì: Place objects or materials where people can see them.
展览zhán lǎn: Make artworks or products available for public viewing in a particular place.
陈列chén liè: Arrange goods or display items neatly so they are easy to see.
Definition in Chinese
在展览或公共场所将艺术品、藏品等布置出来以供观众观看。zài zhán lǎn huò gōng gòng cháng suǒ jiāng yì shù pǐn cáng pǐn děng bù zhì chū lái yǐ gōng guān zhòng guān kàn
Word origin
展 (zhǎn, "unfold") + 出 (chū, "out") forms a compound in which something is opened or spread and brought outward for public viewing.
Usage tips
- English display can describe arranging goods in a shop or home, whereas 展出 (zhǎnchū, "put on public display") normally concerns art or collections shown to visitors.