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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
部署bùshǔto disposeHSK 7, n, 23 strokes, rank #7892, Very Hard
部署bùshǔto deployHSK 7, n, 23 strokes, rank #7892, Very Hard
部署bùshǔdeploymentHSK 7, n, 23 strokes, rank #7892, Very Hard
bùshǔ(bu4shu3)bu shu T4
  1. 1to dispose
  2. 2to deploy
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March 24, 2026

部署bùshǔ(bu4shu3)

部署 (bù shǔ) refers to the arrangement or deployment of resources or personnel in a strategic manner. Commonly used in military, business, and organizational contexts, it emphasizes the systematic allocation of elements to achieve specific objectives.

Strokes23Frequency#7892DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural note

In Chinese organizations, the concept of 部署 is crucial for effective teamwork and project management, reflecting the cultural value placed on teamwork and collective success.

Memory tip

Think of '部署' as a 'booth' (部) where a 'shrewd' (署) strategist arranges their chess pieces for battle. Visualize a chessboard with pieces deployed in a tactical formation to win the game.

Meanings of 部署

bùshǔ(bu4shu3)
1to dispose
2to deploy
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About 部署

部署Simplified
23Strokes
—Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#7892Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L6HSK 3.0L7AdvancedTOCFLL5CEFRC2

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Quick Contrast

安排 (ānpái) - use 部署 when emphasizing strategic arrangement, while 安排 is more general for any kind of arrangement.

Usage Notes

Be careful not to confuse 部署 with similar terms like 安排 (ānpái), which means 'arrangement' but lacks the strategic nuance. 部署 is more formal and often found in business or military contexts, while 安排 can be used in everyday scenarios.

HSK Study Tips

As an HSK 6 word, 部署 connects with terms related to strategy and management, such as 计划 (jìhuà - plan) and 调度 (diàodù - dispatch). Focus on using it in contexts where strategic organization is discussed.

Common Mistakes

Learners often misuse 部署 in casual contexts, saying things like '我想部署我的行程' (I want to deploy my itinerary), which should be '我想安排我的行程' (I want to arrange my itinerary). Also, mixing it up with simpler verbs can lead to confusion.

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Component characters

部bùministry
HSK 410 strokes阝
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署shǔoffice
HSK 613 strokes罒
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How to say to dispose in Chinese

“to dispose” in Chinese is部署bùshǔ

部署 (bù shǔ) refers to the arrangement or deployment of resources or personnel in a strategic manner. Commonly used in military, business, and organizational contexts, it emphasizes the systematic allocation of elements to achieve specific objectives.

When to use 部署

Be careful not to confuse 部署 with similar terms like 安排 (ānpái), which means 'arrangement' but lacks the strategic nuance. 部署 is more formal and often found in business or military contexts, while 安排 can be used in everyday scenarios.

部署 or something close to it

安排 (ānpái) - use 部署 when emphasizing strategic arrangement, while 安排 is more general for any kind of arrangement.

What learners get wrong

Learners often misuse 部署 in casual contexts, saying things like '我想部署我的行程' (I want to deploy my itinerary), which should be '我想安排我的行程' (I want to arrange my itinerary). Also, mixing it up with simpler verbs can lead to confusion.

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Grammar patterns of 部署

部署 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 3 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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盖茨以一篇有关____策略的鸿篇大论予以回应。

Gates responds with a lengthy discourse on deployment strategy.

Example sentences for 部署 (3)

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盖茨以一篇有关部署策略的鸿篇大论予以回应。

gài cí yǐ yī piān yǒuguān bùshǔ cèlüè de hóng piān dà lún yǔyǐ huíyìng。

Gates responds with a lengthy discourse on deployment strategy.
2
正在全城部署防暴警察以防止发生骚乱。

zhèngzài quán chéng bùshǔ fáng bào jǐngchá yǐ fángzhǐ fāshēng sāoluàn。

Riot police are being deployed throughout the city to prevent any trouble.
3
我们从捕获的敌军官那里问出一些有关敌军部署的情况.

wǒmen cóng bǔhuò de dí jūnguān nàlǐ wèn chū yìxiē yǒuguān dí jūn bùshǔ de qíngkuàng.

We got out some information about the enemy's dispositions from the captured enemy officer.

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It's more commonly used in formal or professional contexts, so it might not fit well in casual conversations.

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