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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
停放tíngfàngto park (a car etc)HSK 7, unknown, 19 strokes, rank #28317, Very Hard
停放tíngfàngto moor (a boat etc)HSK 7, unknown, 19 strokes, rank #28317, Very Hard
停放tíngfàngto leave sth (in a place)HSK 7, unknown, 19 strokes, rank #28317, Very Hard
tíngfàng(ting2fang4)ting fang T2
  1. 1to park (a car etc)
  2. 2to moor (a boat etc)
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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.

Strokes19Frequency#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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停放Simplified
19Strokes
—Radical
动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2

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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.

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.

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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Component characters

停tíngto stop
HSK 411 strokes亻
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放fàngto release
HSK 38 strokes攵
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How to say to park (a car etc) in Chinese

“to park (a car etc)” in Chinese is停放tíngfàng

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.

When to use 停放

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.

停放 or something close to it

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.

What learners get wrong

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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Yes, 停放 can refer to parking any type of vehicle, including bicycles.

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