HSK Words: 展现 (zhǎn xiàn) VS 展示 (zhǎn shì）

In daily life, we often hear the words “展现” (zhǎn xiàn) and “展示” (zhǎn shì). They may seem similar, but there are actually some significant differences between them.

展现 (zhǎn xiàn) refers to the performance or presentation of a certain characteristic, state, or quality, allowing people to see or perceive it.

Examples：

1. Now, in front of me is an endless sea.
   现在，展现在我面前的是一望无际的大海。
   xiàn zài ， zhǎn xiàn zài wǒ miàn qián de shì yī wàng wú jì de dà hǎi 。
2. The prairie spread out before us.
   大草原展现在我们面前。
   dà cǎo yuán zhǎn xiàn zài wǒ men miàn qián 。
3. The opening ceremony showed China's dream of the world.
   开幕式展现了中国的世界梦。
   kāi mù shì zhǎn xiàn le zhōng guó de shì jiè mèng 。

展示 (zhǎn shì) is a verb, which means to show things to people. Commonly used in commodity promotion, performances, exhibitions and other occasions.

Examples：

1. He showed me his new mobile phone.
   他向我展示了他的新手机。
   tā xiàng wǒ zhǎn shì le tā de xīn shǒu jī 。
2. This game showed his outstanding strength.
   这场比赛展示了他杰出的实力。
   zhè chǎng bǐ sài zhǎn shì le tā jié chū de shí lì 。
3. In the art gallery, many paintings by masters are displayed.
   在美术馆里，展示了许多大师的画作。
   zài měi shù guǎn lǐ ， zhǎn shì le xǔ duō dà shī de huà zuò 。

Quiz：Please consider whether to use 展现 (zhǎn xiàn）or 展示 (zhǎn shì） in the following sentences

1. 走进___厅，一幅幅画___在我们眼前。
   zǒu jìn ___ tīng ， yī fú fú huà ___ zài wǒ men yǎn qián 。
2. 看柜台的___品，___出它的美丽。
   kàn guì tái de ___ pǐn ，___ chū tā de měi lì 。
3. ___自己，___才艺。
   ___ zì jǐ ，___ cái yì 。

Anwsers:

1. 展示 (zhǎn shì）, 展现 (zhǎn xiàn)
2. 展示 (zhǎn shì）, 展现 (zhǎn xiàn)
3. 展现 (zhǎn xiàn)，展示 (zhǎn shì）