摆设

擺設

bǎishe / bǎishè

noun HSK 7-9 #13,359

Meanings

1 ornament; decorative object
2 furnishings; things on display

Characters

to arrange; to place

Literally 'arranged and set up' - things placed around a room for decoration.

Examples

HSK 6

客厅里摆了很多摆设。

Kètīng lǐ bǎi le hěnduō bǎishe.

There are many decorative objects in the living room.

HSK 6

这些瓷器只是摆设，不能用。

Zhèxiē cíqì zhǐshì bǎishe, bùnéng yòng.

This porcelain is just for display - you can't use it.

Tips

usage

摆设 can be slightly dismissive - calling something a 摆设 implies it's useless, just for show. 这个部门就是个摆设 means 'this department is just for show' (it doesn't actually do anything).

Stroke Order

摆 bǎi

设 shè