B1 verb Neutral 1 min read

展开

/ʈʂàn kʰài/
Practice it

The word captures the transition from a compact state to a fully extended or active one.

Word in 30 Seconds

  • To spread out or unfold something physical.
  • To launch or carry out a systematic activity.
  • To develop a discussion or thought process.

1) 概述：展开（zhǎn kāi）的核心意象是“从收缩到铺陈”。它既可以用于物理空间的扩展，如“展开地图”，也可以用于抽象事物的推演，如“展开讨论”。

2) 使用模式：作为动词，它通常后接宾语，如“展开调查”、“展开联想”或“展开双臂”。在书面语中，它常用于描述有组织、有步骤的系统性动作。

3) 常见语境：在新闻报道中，常用于“展开救援”、“展开攻势”；在学术或会议场合，常用于“展开讨论”、“展开研究”；在日常生活中，可用于“展开画卷”、“展开折扇”。

4) 近义词辨析：与“开始”相比，“展开”更侧重于过程的铺开和复杂性；与“打开”相比，“展开”更强调平面上的延伸或某种状态的全面呈现，而非仅仅是开启一个容器或开关。

Examples

1

他缓缓展开了那幅山水画。

everyday

He slowly unfolded the landscape painting.

2

警方已对该案件展开全面调查。

formal

The police have launched a full investigation into the case.

3

我们应该围绕这个主题展开讨论。

academic

We should carry out a discussion around this topic.

Common Collocations

展开讨论 Initiate a discussion
展开调查 Conduct an investigation
展开双臂 Spread one's arms

Common Phrases

展开联想

Let one's imagination run wild

展开攻势

Launch an offensive

Often Confused With

展开 vs 开展

While '开展' focuses on the initiation and development of an activity, '展开' emphasizes the process of unfolding or the scope of the development.

Grammar Patterns

展开 + [抽象名词] (如：展开讨论) 展开 + [具体名词] (如：展开地图) 进行 + [某事] + 的展开

How to Use It

Usage Notes

The word is versatile and used in both concrete and abstract contexts. It is more formal than '打开' when referring to abstract concepts. In professional settings, it is preferred when describing systematic processes.

Common Mistakes

Learners often use it interchangeably with '打开' for simple objects like doors. Remember that '展开' requires an object that has the potential to be unfolded or a process that has the potential to be expanded.

Tips

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Visualize the unfolding motion

Imagine a scroll being opened. This physical image helps you understand the abstract usage of starting a large-scale project.

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Avoid using for simple opening

Do not use '展开' for opening a door or a bottle. Use '打开' instead.

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Cultural association with scrolls

The term is deeply rooted in traditional Chinese painting and calligraphy, where the 'unfolding' (展开) of a scroll is a ritualistic and artistic experience.

Word Origin

The character '展' originally depicted a person stretching their body, implying extension. Combined with '开', it reinforces the meaning of spreading out.

Cultural Context

The word reflects the Chinese appreciation for order and process. Everything has a beginning and a systematic unfolding.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'zhǎn' (spread) motion with your hands. It's like opening a map to reveal a wide world.

Frequently Asked Questions

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“打开”通常指开启某个封闭的空间或物体，如打开门、打开盒子。而“展开”侧重于将折叠、卷曲的东西铺平，或者指某项工作的全面铺开。

可以，常用于描述肢体动作，例如“他展开双臂拥抱了朋友”。这表示将原本收拢的身体部位向外延伸。

在商务场合，常搭配“业务”、“合作”、“调查”或“讨论”。例如：公司决定展开新的市场调研。

它既可以用于日常生活，也常用于正式的公文或新闻报道。根据上下文的不同，其正式程度会有所变化。

Test Yourself

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会议上，大家就这个议题进行了深入的___。

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: 展开

“展开讨论”是固定搭配，表示讨论的深入和铺陈。

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