HSK 3 · Chinese hanzi
展 — to spread out
- Reading
- zhǎn
- Meaning
- to spread out; to unfold; to exhibit; to display
- HSK level
- HSK 3
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
展 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 3 level. Its primary reading is zhǎn and it means to spread out; to unfold; to exhibit; to display. To master it, see it in real Chinese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
展 appears in everyday chinese words such as 发展 (develop, expand, grow), 展出 (exhibit, display) and 展开 (unfold, spread out).
Chinese words containing 展
Frequently asked questions
What does 展 mean in Chinese?
展 means to spread out; to unfold; to exhibit; to display in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 3 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 展 read?
展 is read zhǎn. Reading it inside real words — 发展 and 展出 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 展 — is it HSK 3?
Yes. 展 is on the official HSK 3 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 展 in a word?
A common word containing 展 is 发展 (fā zhǎn) — "develop, expand, grow". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 展 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 展 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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