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    Expressing bringing into play with 发挥 (fāhuī)

    Actions & Events
    Manner & Method

    Structure

    Subject + 发挥 + Abstract Noun

    Explanation

    发挥 (fāhuī) means "to bring into play," "to give full scope to," or "to exert." It is used when someone or something demonstrates or utilizes an ability, role, or influence. For example, 发挥作用 means "to play a role" or "to exert an effect."

    Examples

    • 她在比赛中发挥得特别好，拿了第一名。

      tā zài bǐsài zhōng fāhuī de tèbié hǎo, ná le dì yī míng.

      She performed especially well in the competition and won first place.

    • 团队合作能发挥每个人的优势。

      tuánduì hézuò néng fāhuī měi gè rén de yōushì.

      Teamwork can bring out everyone's strengths.

    • 这次他没发挥出自己的真实水平。

      zhè cì tā méi fāhuī chū zìjǐ de zhēnshí shuǐpíng.

      This time he didn't perform at his true level.

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