顯示 / 显示
xiǎnshì
The English phrase "presentation" can be translated into Chinese in several ways depending on the context. If unsure, use 顯示 / 显示 (xiǎnshì). Wiktionary also lists 介紹 / 介绍 (jièshào) and 簡報 / 简报 (jiǎnbào).
Meaning: something presented to an audience (noun)
Ways to say it
| Chinese | Romanization (Wiktionary) |
|---|---|
| 顯示 / 显示 | xiǎnshì |
| 介紹 / 介绍 | jièshào |
| 簡報 / 简报 | jiǎnbào |
The term used depends on whether you are referring to a visual display, an introduction or a formal speech.
Which one should you use?
Use 顯示 / 显示 when the presentation refers to the visual display of data or information on a screen. Use 介紹 / 介绍 when the presentation refers to the act of introducing a person, a product or a concept to others. Use 簡報 / 简报 specifically when referring to a slide-based presentation or a business briefing.
How do you pronounce it?
xiǎnshì
Did you know?
- The character 示 in 顯示 / 显示 is a pictograph that originally depicted an altar. It was used to signify a revelation or an omen from the heavens, which now means 'to show' on a screen.
- When using 介紹 / 介绍 to introduce a person, it is culturally common to present the more junior person to the senior person first. This social hierarchy governs the order of the presentation.
- The word 簡報 / 简报 is a compound of 'simple' and 'report', suggesting that a professional presentation is essentially a 'simplified report'.
Examples in context
- 明天我要做一个演讲。I have a presentation tomorrow.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “presentation” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
