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March 24, 2026
停放()tíngfàng(ting2fang4)
停放 refers to the act of parking a vehicle, such as a car or a boat, in a designated area. It can also mean to leave an object in a specific place temporarily. This term is commonly used in daily conversations about transportation and logistics.
Frequency#28317DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
In urban China, finding a proper parking space can be a challenge due to the high density of vehicles, making the understanding of 停放 crucial in daily life. Parking regulations are strictly enforced in many cities, reflecting the importance of this concept.
Memory Tip
Imagine a car (停) that is 'standing still' (放) in a parking space. The character 停 looks like a person standing still, while 放 suggests placing something down. Together, they depict the action of parking.
Meanings of 停放
tíngfàng(ting2fang4)
1to park (a car etc)
2to moor (a boat etc)
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Quick Contrast
停留 (tíngliú) refers to staying or remaining in a place for a period of time, while 停放 (tíngfàng) specifically means parking a vehicle in a designated area.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a car (停) that is 'standing still' (放) in a parking space. The character 停 looks like a person standing still, while 放 suggests placing something down. Together, they depict the action of parking.
Usage Notes
Be careful not to confuse 停放 with 停止 (to stop), as the former implies a temporary placement while the latter indicates a permanent cessation of movement. This term is more commonly used in informal contexts, especially when discussing personal vehicles.
HSK Study Tips
As part of HSK vocabulary, focus on the practical applications of 停放 in everyday scenarios, such as asking about parking spaces. It can connect with other transportation-related vocabulary like 车 (car) and 停车场 (parking lot) at this level.
Cultural Note
In urban China, finding a proper parking space can be a challenge due to the high density of vehicles, making the understanding of 停放 crucial in daily life. Parking regulations are strictly enforced in many cities, reflecting the importance of this concept.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 停放 with 放置 (to place). For example, saying '我停放书在桌子上' (I park the book on the table) is incorrect; it should be '我放置书在桌子上' (I place the book on the table).
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Cultural Notes for 停放
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In urban China, finding a proper parking space can be a challenge due to the high density of vehicles, making the understanding of 停放 crucial in daily life. Parking regulations are strictly enforced in many cities, reflecting the importance of this concept.
Frequently Asked Questions about 停放
Yes, 停放 can refer to parking any type of vehicle, including bicycles.
It is generally used in informal contexts, but can also appear in formal discussions about logistics.
停车 specifically refers to parking a car, while 停放 can refer to parking any vehicle or leaving an object in a place.
