Usage of 展出
The verb 展出 means 'to exhibit' or 'to display' and is commonly used in contexts related to art, museums, trade shows, and exhibitions. It specifically refers to the act of publicly showing items such as artworks, artifacts, or products.
Common Contexts
展出 is often used when talking about exhibitions (艺术展, 展会) or museums (博物馆). It implies a formal or organized presentation rather than casual showing.
Collocations and Patterns
- 展出作品: to exhibit works (usually art or literature)
- 展出文物: to display cultural relics or artifacts
- 在展会上展出: to exhibit at an exhibition or trade fair
Nuances
Using 展出 emphasizes the public and formal nature of the display. It differs from simply showing something to a friend or small group. For example, 展示 (zhǎnshì) can be more general, but 展出 often implies a curated or official exhibition.
Common Confusion
Don't confuse 展出 with 出展 (chūzhǎn), which can also mean 'to exhibit' but is more often used in business contexts like trade fairs. 展出 is more common in cultural or artistic contexts.