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    Expressing 'to display' with 陈列 (chénliè)

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    Structure

    Subject + 被 + 陈列 + 于 + Location

    Explanation

    陈列 (chénliè) means "to display" or "to exhibit." It refers to arranging items for public viewing, typically in museums, exhibitions, or formal settings. It carries a more formal tone than 摆 (bǎi) and implies an organized, deliberate presentation.

    Examples

    • 博物馆里陈列着许多珍贵的文物。

      Bówùguǎn lǐ chénliè zhe xǔduō zhēnguì de wénwù.

      The museum displays many precious cultural relics.

    • 这些画作按照年代顺序陈列在展厅里。

      Zhèxiē huàzuò ànzhào niándài shùnxù chénliè zài zhǎntīng lǐ.

      These paintings are displayed in the exhibition hall in chronological order.

    • 商店橱窗里陈列着各种各样的新商品。

      Shāngdiàn chúchuāng lǐ chénliè zhe gè zhǒng gè yàng de xīn shāngpǐn.

      The shop window displays all kinds of new merchandise.

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