示范 (shì fàn) — to demonstrate, to show how to do something

Definition

示范 means 'to demonstrate by showing how' — actively performing the action so others can learn. 演示 is similar but focuses on showing a process or product; 显示 just displays info.

verb
to demonstrateto show how to do something

Examples

  • 示范
    Lǎo shī gěi xué shēng men shì fàn le zhèng què de zuò fǎ.
    The teacher demonstrated the correct method to the students.
  • 示范
    Tā xiān shì fàn le yí gè xīn dòng zuò, rán hòu ràng dà jiā liàn xí.
    He first demonstrated a new movement, then let everyone practice.
  • 示范
    Bǐ sài qián, jiào liàn shì fàn le xū yào zhù yì de dì fāng.
    Before the competition, the coach demonstrated the points that needed attention.

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