Usage note
展示的意思是拿出来给人看。比如，展示作品或展示才能。
Zhǎnshì de yìsi shì ná chūlái gěi rén kàn. Bǐrú, zhǎnshì zuòpǐn huò zhǎnshì cáinéng.
Display means to take something out for people to see. For example, to display a work or to display talent.
Context note
在才艺表演中，同学们展示自己的特长。展示可以增强自信。
Zài cáiyì biǎoyǎn zhōng, tóngxuémen zhǎnshì zìjǐ de tècháng. Zhǎnshì kěyǐ zēngqiáng zìxìn.
In talent shows, classmates display their specialties. Displaying can boost confidence.
5 examples
他展示了自己的画。
tā zhǎn shì le zì jǐ de huà。
He displayed his painting.
她展示了舞蹈。
tā zhǎn shì le wǔ dǎo。
She displayed a dance.
我们展示了手工作品。
wǒ men zhǎn shì le shǒu gōng zuò pǐn。
We displayed our handmade works.
老师展示了新玩具。
lǎo shī zhǎn shì le xīn wán jù。
The teacher displayed a new toy.
他们展示了科学项目。
tā men zhǎn shì le kē xué xiàng mù。
They displayed a science project.
5 mini stories
在课堂上，小明展示了他的模型飞机。大家都鼓掌了。
zài kè táng shàng， xiǎo míng zhǎn shì le tā de mó xíng fēi jī。 dà jiā dōu gǔ zhǎng le。
In class, Xiao Ming displayed his model airplane. Everyone applauded.
小红在音乐会上展示了小提琴。她拉得很好听。
xiǎo hóng zài yīn yuè huì shàng zhǎn shì le xiǎo tí qín。 tā lā dé hěn hǎo tīng。
Xiao Hong displayed the violin at the concert. She played it beautifully.
学校开放日，我们展示了手工作品。家长都很喜欢。
xué xiào kāi fàng rì， wǒ men zhǎn shì le shǒu gōng zuò pǐn。 jiā zhǎng dōu hěn xǐ huan。
On school open day, we displayed our handmade works. Parents all liked them.
小刚在体育课上展示了跑步速度。他跑得最快。
xiǎo gāng zài tǐ yù kè shàng zhǎn shì le pǎo bù sù dù。 tā pǎo dé zuì kuài。
Xiao Gang displayed his running speed in PE class. He ran the fastest.
小丽在才艺比赛中展示了唱歌。她的歌声很动听。
xiǎo lì zài cái yì bǐ sài zhōng zhǎn shì le chàng gē。 tā de gē shēng hěn dòng tīng。
Xiao Li displayed singing in the talent competition. Her voice was very melodious.
Mini dialogue
展示新玩具
A
你能展示一下你的新玩具吗？
Nǐ néng zhǎnshì yīxià nǐ de xīn wánjù ma?
Can you show your new toy?
B
当然可以，你看，它会发光！
Dāngrán kěyǐ, nǐ kàn, tā huì fāguāng!
Of course, look, it lights up!
展示画作
A
老师让我们展示自己的画。
Lǎoshī ràng wǒmen zhǎnshì zìjǐ de huà.
The teacher asked us to display our drawings.
B
你的画真漂亮，展示给大家看吧。
Nǐ de huà zhēn piàoliang, zhǎnshì gěi dàjiā kàn ba.
Your drawing is so beautiful, show it to everyone.
Related words and contrasts
similar
显示
xiǎnshì
to show, to display
Often used for screens or data.
similar
表现
biǎoxiàn
to express, to show
Refers to showing feelings or behavior.
opposite
隐藏
yǐncáng
to hide
Means to conceal something.