参展

• Pinyin: cān zhǎn
• Hanzi breakdown: 参 = 𠫓 + 大 + 彡, to participate; 展 = 尸 + 𧘇, to exhibit/display

Meaning

To participate in an exhibition; to exhibit. The act of displaying at a trade show or exhibition.

A verb-object compound used in business and art contexts for participating in exhibitions. Common in compounds like 参展商 (exhibitor), 参展产品 (exhibited products), and 参展费用 (exhibition fees). Important in trade and commerce.

Examples

1. 这次广交会有两千多家企业参展。 More than two thousand companies are exhibiting at this Canton Fair.
2. 我们公司计划明年参展国际消费电子展。 Our company plans to exhibit at the International Consumer Electronics Show next year.
3. 参展商需要提前三个月预订展位。 Exhibitors need to book their booths three months in advance.

Usage Guide

Context: business, trade, art

Tone: professional

Do Say

• 这是我们公司第一次参展。(This is our company's first time exhibiting.)
• 参展期间我们收到了很多合作意向。(During the exhibition, we received many cooperation inquiries.)

Don't Say

• 不要混淆'参展'和'参观' (Don't confuse 参展 'to exhibit' with 参观 'to visit' — 参展 means being an exhibitor, not a visitor)

Origin & History

Compound of 参 (to participate) + 展 (exhibition). Literally 'participate in exhibition.'

Cultural Context

Generation: All ages

Social background: Business professionals