Chinese word

展现

Pronunciation

Pinyinzhǎn xiàn

Meaning

  • verbshow

Example

他在面试中展现了自信。tā zài miàn shì zhōng zhǎn xiàn le zì xìn

He showed confidence during the interview.

Illustration for 展现 (show)

More examples

他在比赛中展现出实力。tā zài bǐ sài zhōng zhǎn xiàn chū shí lì

He showed his ability in the competition.

Core concept

Brings an inner quality or state into view so that others can recognize it.

Common phrases

  • 展现出实力zhǎn xiàn chū shí lì

    show ability

  • 展现出自信zhǎn xiàn chū zì xìn

    show confidence

  • 展现出能力zhǎn xiàn chū néng lì

    show ability

Similar words

表现biǎo xiàn: Shows ability or character through actions, behavior, or results.
显示xiǎn shì: Indicates a fact or condition through evidence or data.
展示zhǎn shì: Puts objects or works on view for people to see.
表露biǎo lù: Brings private feelings, thoughts, or secrets out into the open.

Definition in Chinese

把某人或某事的特征、才能或状态显露出来，让人看见或感受到。bǎ mǒu rén huò mǒu shì de tè zhēng cái néng huò zhuàng tài xiǎn lù chū lái ràng rén kàn jiàn huò gǎn shòu dào

Word origin

展 (zhǎn, "to spread open") + 现 (xiàn, "to appear") gives the useful image of something opening out and becoming visible.

Usage tips

  • In everyday conversation, this verb commonly describes what becomes noticeable during an interview, presentation, or other public performance.

Other meanings

  • demonstrateverb
  • exhibitverb

Opposites

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