演示 (yǎn shì) — to demonstrate, to show (a process, function, product, etc.)
Definition
演示 is to demonstrate by performing or walking through a process (a software feature, a workflow) for an audience. It implies showing *how* something works, unlike 显示 (just display) or 示范 (model a correct method to copy).
verb
to demonstrateto show (a process, function, product, etc.)
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Examples
- 演示。Gōng chéng shī zài chē jiān yǎn shì le xīn de zhuāng pèi liú chéng.The engineer demonstrated the new assembly process in the workshop.
- 演示。Zhè ge yìng yòng yǎn shì le rén gōng zhì néng de shí bié néng lì.This app demonstrates the recognition capability of artificial intelligence.
- 演示。Qǐng nǐ gěi dà jiā yǎn shì yí xià zhè ge ruǎn jiàn zěn me yòng.Please demonstrate how to use this software for everyone.
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