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发挥
fāhuī
Description
"发挥"的意思是把能力、水平或作用表现出来。
"发挥" means to express or bring out one's ability, level, or effect.
考试的时候，我们都希望能发挥得好。
During exams, we all hope to perform well (发挥).
Meanings
发挥fāhuī
to bring into full play; to display ability
他在比赛中发挥得很好。
He performed well in the competition.
发挥作用fāhuī zuòyòng
to play a role; to have an effect
这个药很快就发挥了作用。
This medicine took effect quickly.
发挥fāhuī
to elaborate or expand on an idea
请你把这个想法再发挥一下。
Please develop this idea further.
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Notes
- Etymology
发 (to send out) + 挥 (to wave/wield), together meaning to bring out and display.
- Nuance
often paired with 作用 or 水平; 发挥好 means performing to one's potential.
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