陈设

陳設

chénshè

verb #56,104

Meanings

1 to display; to set out; to arrange (furnishings)
2 furnishings; décor

Characters

to display; lay out

to set up; arrange

Examples

客厅里陈设着许多古董。

Kètīng lǐ chénshè zhe xǔduō gǔdǒng.

Many antiques are displayed in the living room.

这家餐厅的陈设很雅致。

Zhè jiā cāntīng de chénshè hěn yǎzhì.

This restaurant's décor is very elegant.

Tips

usage

Functions as both verb (to arrange / display) and noun (the resulting arrangement / décor). Compare with 摆设 (bǎishè) — near-synonym, but 陈设 is more formal and often suggests considered, aesthetic placement.

Stroke Order

陈 chén

设 shè