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展示 (zhǎnshì) vs 展览 (zhǎnlǎn): use 展示 when focusing on the act of showing or demonstrating something to someone, while 展览 emphasizes a public display or exhibition setting.
Be mindful of using 展览 in formal contexts, as it is typically used in professional or artistic settings. A common mistake is to interchange it with 观看 (guān kàn), which means 'to watch' and does not imply a display context. Collocations include 展览会 (exhibition) and 展览中心 (exhibition center).
As an HSK Level 5 word, 展览 connects well with other terms related to culture and activities, like 文化 (culture) and 活动 (activity). Focus on how it relates to other verbs describing actions in exhibitions, such as 举办 (jǔ bàn - to hold) or 参观 (cān guān - to visit).
Learners often misuse 展览 by saying 展览一个电影 (zhǎn lǎn yī gè diàn yǐng), which translates to 'exhibit a movie.' The correct expression would be 放映 (fàng yìng) for 'to screen a movie.'
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How to say to put on display in Chinese
“to put on display” in Chinese is展览
展览 (zhǎn lǎn) refers to the act of putting items on display or showcasing artworks, products, or information in a public setting. It is commonly used in contexts such as art exhibitions, trade shows, and fairs, emphasizing the presentation aspect of various items to an audience.
When to use 展览
Be mindful of using 展览 in formal contexts, as it is typically used in professional or artistic settings. A common mistake is to interchange it with 观看 (guān kàn), which means 'to watch' and does not imply a display context. Collocations include 展览会 (exhibition) and 展览中心 (exhibition center).
展览 or something close to it
展示 (zhǎnshì) vs 展览 (zhǎnlǎn): use 展示 when focusing on the act of showing or demonstrating something to someone, while 展览 emphasizes a public display or exhibition setting.
What learners get wrong
Learners often misuse 展览 by saying 展览一个电影 (zhǎn lǎn yī gè diàn yǐng), which translates to 'exhibit a movie.' The correct expression would be 放映 (fàng yìng) for 'to screen a movie.'
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Grammar Patterns of 展览
展览 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. It carries 4 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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本次____展出了绘画、雕塑及摄影作品。
This exhibition features paintings, sculptures, and photography works.
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Cultural Notes for 展览
In Western cultures, exhibitions might focus more on individual artistic expression, while in China, there can be a greater emphasis on collective cultural representation and historical significance.
Frequently Asked Questions about 展览
You can use 展览 for art shows, trade fairs, museum displays, and cultural exhibitions.
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