示范 (shìfàn) — to demonstrate; to set an example
HSK 5 | verb/noun | to show how something is done; a model example for others to follow
示范 (shìfàn)
示范 means to demonstrate a skill or behavior as a model for others to observe and follow, widely used in education, policy, and professional training.
Meanings
- [verb] to demonstrate; to set an example; to model
- [noun] demonstration; model example
Example Sentences
体育老师亲自示范了正确的跳远姿势。 Tǐyù lǎoshī qīnzì shìfàn le zhèngquè de tiào yuǎn zīshì. The PE teacher personally demonstrated the correct long-jump posture.
这个试点城市将作为绿色发展的示范，供全国学习借鉴。 Zhège shìdiǎn chéngshì jiāng zuòwéi lǜsè fāzhǎn de shìfàn, gōng quánguó xuéxí jièjiàn. This pilot city will serve as a demonstration of green development for the whole country to learn from.
领导者应该以身作则，用行动来示范企业文化。 Lǐngdǎozhě yīnggāi yǐ shēn zuò zé, yòng xíngdòng lái shìfàn qǐyè wénhuà. Leaders should lead by example and demonstrate corporate culture through their actions.
这所学校被评为全国教育改革示范单位。 Zhè suǒ xuéxiào bèi píng wéi quánguó jiàoyù gǎigé shìfàn dānwèi. This school was recognized as a national model unit for education reform.
师傅一边示范一边讲解，学员很快就掌握了操作步骤。 Shīfu yībiān shìfàn yībiān jiǎngjiě, xuéyuán hěn kuài jiù zhǎngwò le cāozuò bùzhòu. The master demonstrated while explaining, and trainees quickly mastered the operation steps.
建设示范基地是推广新农业技术的重要方式。 Jiànshè shìfàn jīdì shì tuīguǎng xīn nóngyè jìshù de zhòngyào fāngshì. Establishing demonstration bases is an important way to promote new agricultural technologies.
Collocations
| Collocation | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 示范教学 (shìfàn jiàoxué) | demonstration teaching |
| 示范基地 (shìfàn jīdì) | demonstration base |
| 示范作用 (shìfàn zuòyòng) | demonstrative role; modeling effect |
| 做示范 (zuò shìfàn) | to give a demonstration |
| 示范区 (shìfàn qū) | demonstration zone |
| 起示范作用 (qǐ shìfàn zuòyòng) | to play a modeling role |
Usage Notes
示范 emphasizes modeling behavior or skills for others to emulate. It combines 示 (to show/display) and 范 (model/pattern). In education, it refers to a teacher demonstrating a technique. In policy, it refers to a pilot program serving as a model.
The phrase 起示范作用 (to play a modeling/demonstrative role) is particularly common in formal writing. Compare with 表演 (biǎoyǎn, to perform/act), which is for entertainment rather than instruction.
Memory Hook
示 (to show) + 范 (model/pattern) -- to show a model -- to demonstrate; set an example.