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

HSK 7-9

客厅里陈设着许多古董。

Kètīng lǐ chénshè zhe xǔduō gǔdǒng.

Many antiques are displayed in the living room.

HSK 7-9

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 - near-synonym, but 陈设 is more formal and often suggests considered, aesthetic placement.

Stroke Order

陈 chén

设 shè