涱 (zhàng) - To stretch & to extend

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zhàng ｜ 11 strokes ｜ radical:

丈志

涱 · zhàng

To stretch;

to extend;

to spread out;

to display;

to exhibit;

to open up;

to develop.

To stretchto extendto spread out

Usage highlights

ExhibitionDevelopmentDisplayUnfoldOpen upExtend

Synonyms

  • 展— to unfold, to exhibit
  • 开— to open
  • 拓— to expand, to develop

Antonyms

  • 收— to collect, to close
  • 缩— to shrink, to contract
  • 闭— to close, to shut

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The exhibition showcases modern art (展览现代艺术).
  • The city is developing rapidly (城市快速发展).
  • He opened up new business opportunities (他展开了新的商机).
  • The bird spread its wings (鸟儿展开翅膀).

Collocations

  • Exhibition(展览)
  • Development(发展)
  • Display(展示)
  • Unfold(展开)
  • Open up(开拓)
  • Extend(延伸)

Idioms

  • To spread wings and soar(展翅高飞)
  • To display one's talents(大展宏图)
  • To develop in depth and breadth(展拓发展)
  • To exhibit one's skills(施展才能)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The character embodies concepts of expansion, progress and manifestation in Chinese culture.
  • Frequently used in business and educational contexts to denote growth and presentation.
  • Associated with positive development and achievement in personal and professional realms.

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