Chinese word

处

Pronunciation

Pinyinchù

Meaning

  • nounplace

Example

此处有危险。cǐ chù yǒu wēi xiǎn

There is danger in this place.

Illustration for 处 (place)

More examples

他在街角找到一个临时的住处。tā zài jiē jiǎo zhǎo dào yí gè lín shí de zhù chù

He found a temporary place to live at a street corner.

Core concept

A point or setting where something is located, including a person's position in a situation.

Common phrases

  • 此处cǐ chù

    this place

  • 住处zhù chù

    place to live

  • 去处qù chù

    destination

Similar words

地方dì fāng: A broad area or region, referring to a place in general terms.
地点dì diǎn: A specific point where an event happens or a measurement is taken.
场所cháng suǒ: A physical place set aside for people to gather or for things to be kept.
位置wèi zhì: The point or coordinates showing where a person or thing is located in space.

Definition in Chinese

表示某一地点、方位或位置的名词，可指具体地方，也可指抽象的立场或处境。biǎo shì mǒu yí dì diǎn fāng wèi huò wèi zhì de míng cí kě zhǐ jù tǐ dì fāng yě kě zhǐ chōu xiàng de lì chǎng huò chǔ jìng

Word origin

The simplified character comes from an older written form associated with staying or residing, linking a physical place with a position or situation.

Usage tips

  • In everyday speech, this word often sounds formal, while notices, signs, and written directions use it more readily than relaxed conversation.

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