Definition
示范 (shì fàn) means 'to demonstrate' by showing an example, especially for teaching or modeling the correct way to do something. It differs from 演示 (yǎn shì), which focuses on showing how a process or product works, like a live demo. 示范 is about setting an example for others to follow, while 演示 is about illustrating functionality.
verb
to demonstrateto show how to do something
Easily confused
- 师范shī fànsound-aliketeacher training; teacher education; normal school/university (institutional concept)
Examples
- 示范。Lǎoshī gěi xuéshengmen shì fàn le zhèngquè de zuòfǎ.The teacher demonstrated the correct method to the students.
- 示范，。Tā xiān shì fàn le yí gè xīn dòngzuò, ránhòu ràng dàjiā liànxí.He first demonstrated a new movement, then let everyone practice.
- ，示范。Bǐsài qián, jiàoliàn shì fàn le xūyào zhùyì de dìfang.Before the competition, the coach demonstrated the points that needed attention.
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