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展現

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Mandarin · pinyin zhǎn xiàn

to unfold before one's eyes; to emerge; to reveal; to display

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展: zhǎn · open, unfold; stretch, extend
現: xiàn · appear, manifest, become visible
现: xiàn · appear, manifest, become visible

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3–4 · zhan3 xian4

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zin2 jin6

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verb

to unfold before one's eyes; to present; to display; to emerge; to develop; to show
to express (oneself)

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