can4 lit6陳列陈列
Jyutpingcan4 lit6
Yalechàhn liht
Definition
To display or exhibit goods, typically by arranging them side by side on a shelf.
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How it's used
Focuses primarily on the physical arrangement of items for visual appeal or retail purposes. It implies a sense of order and intentionality, distinguishing it from simply putting things on a shelf. You will frequently encounter it in professional or commercial contexts like museums, galleries, or retail store layouts.
Examples
This shop has displayed many new styles of clothes.
Do you think the display in this cabinet looks good?
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this for casual placement of personal belongings at home, as it sounds overly formal or technical. Use 擺 instead for everyday situations where you are just putting things down.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
