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展现 (zhǎnxiàn) - use 施展 when emphasizing the effective application of skills or strategies, while 展现 focuses more on the act of showing or revealing abilities.
Be careful not to confuse 施展 with similar terms like 展示 (zhǎnshì), which means 'to showcase' rather than 'to utilize.' This term is more formal, often found in written contexts or speeches. Common collocations include 施展才华 (shī zhǎn cái huá, to showcase one's talents) or 施展能力 (shī zhǎn néng lì, to demonstrate one's abilities).
As an HSK Level 6 word, 施展 connects well with other verbs related to action and capability, such as 展示 (zhǎnshì, to display) and 运用 (yùnyòng, to apply). Students should focus on understanding its nuances in different contexts and how it complements discussions about talent and skill.
Learners often confuse 施展 with 展示 (zhǎnshì), mistakenly using 施展 when they mean 'to show' instead of 'to utilize.' For example, saying '我想施展我的作品' (I want to use my work) should be corrected to '我想展示我的作品' (I want to show my work).
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How to say to use fully in Chinese
“to use fully” in Chinese is施展
施展 (shī zhǎn) means to fully utilize or put something to use, often referring to skills, talents, or strategies. It is commonly used in contexts where someone demonstrates their abilities or employs a particular method effectively.
When to use 施展
Be careful not to confuse 施展 with similar terms like 展示 (zhǎnshì), which means 'to showcase' rather than 'to utilize.' This term is more formal, often found in written contexts or speeches. Common collocations include 施展才华 (shī zhǎn cái huá, to showcase one's talents) or 施展能力 (shī zhǎn néng lì, to demonstrate one's abilities).
施展 or something close to it
展现 (zhǎnxiàn) - use 施展 when emphasizing the effective application of skills or strategies, while 展现 focuses more on the act of showing or revealing abilities.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 施展 with 展示 (zhǎnshì), mistakenly using 施展 when they mean 'to show' instead of 'to utilize.' For example, saying '我想施展我的作品' (I want to use my work) should be corrected to '我想展示我的作品' (I want to show my work).
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Grammar Patterns of 施展
施展 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 2 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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有些人可能会认为我的才华在目前的工作中没能充分____出来。
Some people might think I've underachieved in my job.
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施展 emphasizes the act of showcasing or demonstrating talents, while 运用 focuses more on the application of skills or knowledge.
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