施展

shī zhǎn

HSK 2.0 Level 6 HSK 3.0 Level 7 Verb Uncommon

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Definitions

1. to use fully
2. to put to use

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Word relationships

Related words

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• 展示 zhǎn shì 展示 zhǎn shì to reveal; to display; to show; to exhibit 展示 can mean 'to display', less about utilizing skill: to reveal; to display; to show; to exhibit
• 施行 shī xíng 施行 shī xíng to put in place 施行 means 'to implement' a plan or policy: to put in place

Synonyms

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• 发挥 fā huī 发挥 fā huī to display 发挥潜力 vs 施展才华: to display

Usage notes

Collocations

施展 is almost always used with nouns like 才华 (talent), 才能 (ability), 本领 (skill), 手段 (means).

Common mistakes

Don't use 施展 with generic abilities like 能力; it requires a context of active display of skill.

Example Sentences

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他在新工作中 施展 了自己的才华。

He fully utilized his talent in his new job.

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Child Words of 施展

• 展 展 zhǎn: to spread out
• 施 施 shī: (bound form) to put into effect (regulations etc)