摆设

• Pinyin: bǎi she
• Desglose de hanzi: 摆 = 扌(hand) + 罢 (phonetic); 设 = to set up/establish

Significado

Adorno; objeto decorativo; pura fachada.

Refers to decorative objects placed around a home or office. Can also be used figuratively and somewhat pejoratively to describe something or someone that exists in name only without real function or influence.

Ejemplos

1. 客厅里的那些摆设都是她从各地旅游带回来的。
2. 这个委员会纯粹是摆设，从来没开过一次会。
3. 博古架上摆满了各种精致的小摆设。

Guía de uso

Contexto: household, criticism

Tono: descriptive

Correcto

• 这些摆设真有品味。(These ornaments show real taste.)
• 那个职位不过是摆设罢了。(That position is just for show.)

Incorrecto

• 把实用家具叫'摆设' (Don't call functional furniture 摆设 — the term implies decorative, non-functional items)

Origen e historia

摆 (to place) + 设 (to set up). Objects placed for display.

Contexto cultural

Generación: All ages

Contexto social: Universal