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安置 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
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安置
ānzhì
to find a place for
HSK 7, v, 19 strokes, rank #6723, Very Hard
安置
ānzhì
to help settle down
HSK 7, v, 19 strokes, rank #6723, Very Hard
安置
ānzhì
to arrange for
HSK 7, v, 19 strokes, rank #6723, Very Hard
安置
ānzhì
to get into bed
HSK 7, v, 19 strokes, rank #6723, Very Hard
安置
ānzhì
placement
HSK 7, v, 19 strokes, rank #6723, Very Hard
ānzhì(an1zhi4)an zhi T1
1to find a place for
2to help settle down
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March 24, 2026
安置ānzhì(an1zhi4)
安置 (ān zhì) refers to the action of providing a place for someone or something, often used in contexts of resettlement or arranging accommodations. It can also imply helping someone settle down in a new environment or situation, such as providing housing for refugees or arranging for someone to get into bed after a long day.
Strokes19Frequency#6723DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural note
In Chinese society, the concept of 安置 is particularly significant in the context of government policies for displaced populations, such as during natural disasters, where the state plays a crucial role in providing shelter and support.
Memory tip
Imagine a cozy bed (安) where someone is gently placed (置) to rest. The character 安 suggests 'peace' or 'safety,' while 置 indicates 'to place,' creating a picture of a peaceful placement.
Meanings of 安置
ānzhì(an1zhi4)
1to find a place for
2to help settle down
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About 安置
安置Simplified
19Strokes
—Radical
动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#6723Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L6HSK 3.0L7IntermediateTOCFLL4HSKKL2CEFRB1
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Quick Contrast
安顿 (āndùn) - use 安置 when emphasizing formal arrangements or resettlement, while 安顿 focuses on settling in comfortably.
Usage Notes
Common mistakes include confusing 安置 with 安排 (ān pái), which means 'to arrange' but does not imply providing a place. This term is used in both formal and informal contexts, particularly in discussions about social services or housing. Be mindful of the tones to convey the correct meaning.
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK 6 word, 安置 connects to related terms like 安全 (ān quán, 'safety') and 安排 (ān pái, 'arrangement'). Focus on using it in sentences that describe scenarios involving settling or relocating.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 安置 with 安排, incorrectly using them interchangeably. For example, saying '我将安置这个会议' (I will 安置 this meeting) should be corrected to '我将安排这个会议' (I will arrange this meeting).
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安置 (ān zhì) refers to the action of providing a place for someone or something, often used in contexts of resettlement or arranging accommodations. It can also imply helping someone settle down in a new environment or situation, such as providing housing for refugees or arranging for someone to get into bed after a long day.
When to use 安置
Common mistakes include confusing 安置 with 安排 (ān pái), which means 'to arrange' but does not imply providing a place. This term is used in both formal and informal contexts, particularly in discussions about social services or housing. Be mindful of the tones to convey the correct meaning.
安置 or something close to it
安顿 (āndùn) - use 安置 when emphasizing formal arrangements or resettlement, while 安顿 focuses on settling in comfortably.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 安置 with 安排, incorrectly using them interchangeably. For example, saying '我将安置这个会议' (I will 安置 this meeting) should be corrected to '我将安排这个会议' (I will arrange this meeting).
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Grammar patterns of 安置
安置 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. It carries 5 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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这些孩子在抚育院等待____。
The children were waiting for placement in a foster care home.
Example sentences for 安置 (11)
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这些孩子在抚育院等待安置。
zhèxiē háizi zài fǔ yù yuàn děngdài ānzhì。
The children were waiting for placement in a foster care home.
