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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
摆放bǎifàngto set upHSK 6, unknown, 21 strokes, rank #13354, Hard
摆放bǎifàngto arrangeHSK 6, unknown, 21 strokes, rank #13354, Hard
摆放bǎifàngto lay outHSK 6, unknown, 21 strokes, rank #13354, Hard
bǎifàng(bai3fang4)bai fang T3
  1. 1to set up
  2. 2to arrange
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March 24, 2026

摆放(擺放)bǎifàng(bai3fang4)

摆放 (bǎi fàng) means 'to set up' or 'to arrange.' It is commonly used in contexts where items are being organized or positioned, such as in a room, on a table, or in a display. The nuance of the word suggests a deliberate and thoughtful arrangement rather than a haphazard one.

Strokes21Frequency#13354DifficultyHard
Cultural note

In Chinese culture, the arrangement of objects is often linked to concepts of harmony and feng shui, where the positioning of items can influence energy flow and balance in a space.

Memory tip

Imagine a 'bai' (buy) and 'fang' (fangs) setting up a table for a feast. The 'fang' (fangs) are carefully arranged on the table to impress guests, helping you remember that 摆放 (bǎi fàng) involves careful placement.

Meanings of 摆放

bǎifàng(bai3fang4)
1to set up
2to arrange
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摆放Simplified
擺放Traditional
21Strokes
—Radical
动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L6AdvancedTOCFLL5CEFRC2

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摆设 (bǎishè) is used for 'to display' or 'to set up for show' but implies a focus on aesthetics rather than practical arrangement; 安排 (ānpái) means 'to arrange' but can also refer to planning or organizing events, not just physical items.

Usage Notes

This term is often used in both formal and informal contexts. Common mistakes include using it incorrectly with objects that cannot be arranged, such as emotions. Be mindful of the tones; saying it with the wrong tones can lead to confusion.

HSK Study Tips

While 摆放 may not be specifically listed in HSK vocabulary, it is useful when learning related terms about home, organization, or interior design. Students should focus on the context in which this word is used to enhance their vocabulary around everyday activities.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 摆放 with 放 (fàng), which means 'to put' without the nuance of arrangement. For example, saying '我放书在桌子上' (Wǒ fàng shū zài zhuōzi shàng) is less precise than '我摆放书在桌子上' (Wǒ bǎi fàng shū zài zhuōzi shàng).

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Component characters

摆bǎito arrange
HSK 613 strokes扌
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放fàngto release
HSK 38 strokes攵
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How to say to set up in Chinese

“to set up” in Chinese is摆放bǎifàng

摆放 (bǎi fàng) means 'to set up' or 'to arrange.' It is commonly used in contexts where items are being organized or positioned, such as in a room, on a table, or in a display. The nuance of the word suggests a deliberate and thoughtful arrangement rather than a haphazard one.

When to use 摆放

This term is often used in both formal and informal contexts. Common mistakes include using it incorrectly with objects that cannot be arranged, such as emotions. Be mindful of the tones; saying it with the wrong tones can lead to confusion.

摆放 or something close to it

摆设 (bǎishè) is used for 'to display' or 'to set up for show' but implies a focus on aesthetics rather than practical arrangement; 安排 (ānpái) means 'to arrange' but can also refer to planning or organizing events, not just physical items.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 摆放 with 放 (fàng), which means 'to put' without the nuance of arrangement. For example, saying '我放书在桌子上' (Wǒ fàng shū zài zhuōzi shàng) is less precise than '我摆放书在桌子上' (Wǒ bǎi fàng shū zài zhuōzi shàng).

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You can say '我在桌子上摆放了书' (Wǒ zài zhuōzi shàng bǎi fàngle shū), meaning 'I arranged the books on the table.'

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