摆设 (bǎi she) — ornament; decorative item; furnishing without practical function; (figurative) something that is just for show; a façade
Definition
A noun for ornaments or furnishings with no practical use — also used figuratively for something that is just for show. Unlike the verb 摆放 (to arrange / set out), 摆设 names the objects, not the action.
noun
ornamentdecorative itemfurnishing without practical function(figurative) something that is just for showa façade
Measure word · 件
Examples
- 摆设，。Zhè xiē bǎi she zhǐ shì zhuāng shì, méi yǒu shí yòng jià zhí.These ornaments are just decoration; they have no practical value.
- 摆设。Bàn gōng shì lǐ fàng le hěn duō áng guì de bǎi she.The office is filled with expensive decorative items.
- 摆设，。Tā nà ge zhí wèi jiù shì gè bǎi she, gēn běn méi shén me quán lì.His position is just for show; it has no real power at all.
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