展 Stroke Order — How to Write 展

Stroke Order

展 is written in 10 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 尸, then complete the remaining strokes.

Stroke order matters in Chinese: it keeps the character balanced, and it is how dictionaries and handwriting input methods expect a character to be written.

展 Radical and Character Components

Partial breakdown of 展:尸衣

展 is an ideographic compound. Laying out clothes 㠭 for sale in a market 尸; compare 㠭.

Radical: 尸 + 7 more strokes

展 Pronunciation and Pinyin

zhǎn

Meanings of 展 in Chinese

zhǎn展

To spread out, unfold, display, or develop; also to show or exhibit something.

博物馆正在展示一件珍贵的古代艺术品。

The museum is currently displaying a precious ancient artwork.

To postpone, to extend a deadline, to defer.

会议时间将展期至下周。

The meeting time will be postponed until next week.

To examine or inspect, often in a formal or respectful manner (e.g., to review documents, to visit a grave).

我仔细展阅了这份历史文献。

I carefully examined this historical document.

To display, exhibit, or showcase for public viewing, sale, broadcast, or evaluation (e.g., products, art, or programs).

这家店正在展销新款手机和智能设备。

This store is currently exhibiting and selling new mobile phones and smart devices.

To carry out or implement; to display, show, or put into practice (one's ability, talent, or ambition).

年轻人应该努力学习，将来才能施展自己的才华。

Young people should study hard so that they can display their talents in the future.

Used interchangeably with '辗' (zhǎn) in some contexts, meaning to toss and turn, or to roll over repeatedly, often implying a restless or uneasy state.

他心事重重，在床上展转反侧，一夜无眠。

Burdened with worries, he tossed and turned in bed all night, unable to sleep.

Common Words and Phrases with 展

zhǎn展bō播

Broadcasting for display

电影节将展播多部独立制作的短片。

The film festival will feature a series of independently produced short films.

zhǎn展bù布

To expound or describe; to emerge or become visible; or to give full play to one's talents.

清晨，薄雾渐渐展布在湖面上，构成一幅宁静的画卷。

In the early morning, a thin mist gradually unfolded over the lake, creating a serene picture.

zhǎn展chì翅

to spread one's wings

雏鹰展翅，勇敢地飞向蓝天。

The young eagle spread its wings and bravely flew towards the blue sky.

zhǎn展chū出

to exhibit; to display

博物馆将展出一些珍贵的古代艺术品。

The museum will exhibit some precious ancient artworks.

zhǎn展huǎn缓

to postpone; to defer; to delay

由于天气原因，原定于下周举行的户外活动不得不展缓

Due to weather conditions, the outdoor activity originally scheduled for next week had to be postponed.

zhǎn展juǎn卷

Open a book to read; begin reading.

她喜欢在午后阳光下展卷阅读，享受片刻的宁静。

She enjoys opening a book to read in the afternoon sun, savoring a moment of tranquility.

zhǎn展kāi开

To expand, spread out, or develop.

学校将展开一系列课外活动，丰富学生的学习生活。

The school will launch a series of extracurricular activities to enrich students' learning lives.

zhǎn展kuān宽

To widen or broaden; to expand the width of something.

为了方便交通，他们决定展宽这条小路。

To facilitate traffic, they decided to widen this small path.

zhǎn展lǎn览

an exhibition or display of items (objects, pictures, etc.) for public viewing.

这个美术馆正在举办一场关于印象派画作的展览。

This art museum is currently holding an exhibition of Impressionist paintings.

zhǎn展lǎn览guǎn馆

An exhibition hall or exhibition center.

这个城市新建了一个现代化的展览馆，用于展示当地艺术家的作品

A new modern exhibition hall has been built in this city to showcase the works of local artists.

zhǎn展lǎn览huì会

An exhibition or a show where items are displayed for public viewing.

我参观了一个有趣的艺术展览会。

I visited an interesting art exhibition.

zhǎn展méi眉

to beam with joy; to look pleased or happy

听到女儿考上心仪大学的好消息，妈妈的眉头终于展眉了。

Upon hearing the good news that her daughter was admitted to her dream university, the mother's furrowed brows finally relaxed, showing a look of relief and happiness.

zhǎn展pǐn品

Exhibits or items on display in an exhibition.