Definition
摆设 (bǎi she) is a noun meaning 'decorative item' or 'something just for show.' Unlike the verbs 摆 (bǎi) and 摆放 (bǎi fàng), which mean 'to arrange/display,' 摆设 refers to the objects themselves or figuratively to a position/role with no real function. It is not used as a verb in modern Chinese.
noun
ornamentdecorative itemfurnishing without practical function(figurative) something that is just for showa façade
Examples
- 摆设，。Zhèxiē bǎi she zhǐshì zhuāngshì, méiyǒu shíyòng jiàzhí.These ornaments are just decoration; they have no practical value.
- 摆设。Bàngōngshì lǐ fàng le hěnduō ángguì de bǎi she.The office is filled with expensive decorative items.
- 摆设，。Tā nàge zhíwèi jiùshì ge bǎi she, gēnběn méi shénme quánlì.His position is just for show; it has no real power at all.
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