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施展

shīzhǎn
verb #9,764

Meanings

  1. 1 to put to use; to display (talent/skill)
  2. 2 to exercise; to bring into play

Examples

他终于有机会施展自己的才华了。
Tā zhōngyú yǒu jīhuì shīzhǎn zìjǐ de cáihuá le.
He finally has the chance to put his talent to use.
在这个小公司，她无法施展拳脚。
Zài zhège xiǎo gōngsī, tā wúfǎ shīzhǎn quánjiǎo.
At this small company, she can't fully spread her wings.
魔术师施展了一个精彩的魔术。
Móshùshī shīzhǎn le yí gè jīngcǎi de móshù.
The magician performed a brilliant magic trick.

Tips

usage
施展拳脚 (literally 'deploy fists and feet') is a common idiom meaning to fully exercise one's abilities. Often used in the negative: 无法施展拳脚.
memory
施 (to carry out) + 展 (to unfold/display) — to carry out and unfold your abilities for all to see.

Stroke Order

施 shī
展 zhǎn