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How to Write 展 (zhǎn) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet

to spread out

zhǎnTone 3 (Dipping)Let your pitch fall, then rise.

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STROKE BY STROKE

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Follow all 10 strokes in the correct order.

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zhǎn

to spread out

Common words

fā zhǎn

发展

development; growth; to develop; to grow

kāi zhǎn

开展

to launch; to develop; to unfold; (of an exhibition etc) to open

zhǎn chū

展出

to put on display; to be on show; to exhibit

zhǎn kāi

展开

to unfold; to spread out; to open up; to launch; to carry out

zhǎn lǎn

展览

to put on display; to exhibit; exhibition; show

zhǎn shì

展示

to reveal; to display; to show; to exhibit

Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY

Understanding 展

Detailed component breakdown coming soon

Use the stroke animation above to study the character’s complete form.

Traditional etymology note: Laying out clothes 㠭 for sale in a market 尸; compare 㠭

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LEARNING TIP

Remember 展

Say “zhǎn” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 10 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.

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WORDS WITH 展

Common words and phrases

发展

fā zhǎn

development; growth; to develop; to grow

开展

kāi zhǎn

to launch; to develop; to unfold; (of an exhibition etc) to open

展出

zhǎn chū

to put on display; to be on show; to exhibit

展开

zhǎn kāi

to unfold; to spread out; to open up; to launch; to carry out

展览

zhǎn lǎn

to put on display; to exhibit; exhibition; show

展示

zhǎn shì

to reveal; to display; to show; to exhibit

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IN CONTEXT

Example sentences

这个字是“展”。

Zhège zì shì “zhǎn”.

This character is “展”.

我正在学习“展”字。

Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “zhǎn” zì.

I am learning the character “展”.

请写一遍“展”。

Qǐng xiě yí biàn “zhǎn”.

Please write “展” once.

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Frequently asked questions

How many strokes are in 展?

展 is written with 10 strokes.

What does 展 (zhǎn) mean?

展 (zhǎn) means to spread out.

What is the radical of 展?

The radical of 展 is 尸, associated with Not yet classified.