展 (zhǎn) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 展 (zhǎn) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 展 (zhǎn) means "To unfold; to exhibit.". It is an HSK Level 3 character, with 10 strokes and the radical 尸.

Q: How do you write 展 stroke by stroke?

展 has 10 strokes. The radical is 尸. Follow the standard stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. Practice with stroke animation to build muscle memory.

Q: What's the difference between 展 and 屄?

展 (zhǎn) and 屄 look similar but differ in meaning and usage. Check the radical and stroke count to tell them apart.

Q: What mistakes do learners make writing 展?

Common mistake: incorrect stroke order or miswriting the radical 尸. Pay attention to the proportion between components — keep the radical compact.

Q: What common words use 展?

Common words containing 展 include: 展览 (zhǎn lǎn) — Exhibition.; 发展 (fā zhǎn) — Development; to develop; 展示 (zhǎn shì) — To show; to display..

How to Write 展

The character 展 (zhǎn) is written with 10 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 尸 is one of its key components.

Practice the correct stroke order with the Hanzi Writer app to see animated stroke-by-stroke guidance with real-time feedback.

Meaning & Pronunciation

展 is pronounced zhǎn in Mandarin Chinese. It means To unfold; to exhibit..

As an HSK Level 3 character, 展 is an intermediate-level character.

Common Words with 展

展览 zhǎn lǎn

Exhibition.

发展 fā zhǎn

Development; to develop

展示 zhǎn shì

To show; to display.

Example Sentences

我们明天去看画展。

wǒ men míng tiān qù kàn huà zhǎn

We are going to an art exhibition tomorrow.

这个城市发展很快。

zhè ge chéng shì fā zhǎn hěn kuài

This city is developing very fast.

请展示你的作品。

qǐng zhǎn shì nǐ de zuò pǐn

Please show your work.

Similar Characters

屄 bī

居 jū

屈 qū

Practice Writing 展 (zhǎn)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 展

What does 展 (zhǎn) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 展 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 展 and 屄?

What mistakes do learners make writing 展?

What common words use 展?

How to Write 展 (zhǎn)