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展示 (zhǎnshì) - use 出示 when the focus is on the act of showing something formally, while 展示 emphasizes the broader aspect of presenting or exhibiting.
出示 is generally used in formal contexts, so avoid using it in casual conversation. A common mistake is to confuse it with 见 (jiàn), which means 'to see'; remember that 出示 emphasizes the act of showing rather than just witnessing.
As an HSK 5 word, 出示 connects with other verbs related to communication and presentation, such as 介绍 (jièshào, to introduce) and 显示 (xiǎnshì, to display). Students should focus on its application in formal situations.
Learners often misuse 出示 in informal contexts, like saying '我出示我的手机给你' (I show my phone to you) instead of a more casual '我给你看我的手机' (I'll show you my phone). Also, some may confuse it with other similar verbs, so it's important to use it specifically for formal displays.
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How to say to show in Chinese
“to show” in Chinese is出示
出示 (chū shì) means 'to show' or 'to display' something, typically in a context where an item is taken out to be presented to others. Commonly used in formal situations, such as showing identification, documents, or evidence, it emphasizes the act of making something visible to an audience.
When to use 出示
出示 is generally used in formal contexts, so avoid using it in casual conversation. A common mistake is to confuse it with 见 (jiàn), which means 'to see'; remember that 出示 emphasizes the act of showing rather than just witnessing.
出示 or something close to it
展示 (zhǎnshì) - use 出示 when the focus is on the act of showing something formally, while 展示 emphasizes the broader aspect of presenting or exhibiting.
What learners get wrong
Learners often misuse 出示 in informal contexts, like saying '我出示我的手机给你' (I show my phone to you) instead of a more casual '我给你看我的手机' (I'll show you my phone). Also, some may confuse it with other similar verbs, so it's important to use it specifically for formal displays.
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Grammar Patterns of 出示
出示 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 3 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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一位被警察拦下的摩洛哥青年拒绝____他的证件。
A young Moroccan stopped by police refused to show his papers.
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It is generally more appropriate in formal contexts, such as during meetings or official procedures.
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