Chinese word

布置

Pronunciation

Pinyinbù zhì

Meaning

  • verbassign

Example

老师布置了很多作业。lǎo shī bù zhì le hěn duō zuò yè

The teacher assigned a lot of homework.

Illustration for 布置 (assign)

More examples

我们还需要时间来布置会场。wǒ men hái xū yào shí jiān lái bù zhì huì chǎng

We still need time to set up the venue.

Core concept

Giving each part a place or job so the whole setup is in order.

Common phrases

  • 布置作业bù zhì zuò yè

    assign homework

  • 布置房间bù zhì fáng jiān

    arrange the room

  • 布置会场bù zhì huì chǎng

    set up the venue

Similar words

安排ān pái: To decide the content and order of tasks, work, or plans.
分配fēn pèi: To divide and give out resources or tasks among people according to their number or needs.
整理zhéng lǐ: To put things or information into a clear order and tidy them up.
配置pèi zhì: To place people or equipment in specific positions or roles so they can work effectively.

Definition in Chinese

把事情安排好，使各部分按一定位置或分工就位bǎ shì qíng ān pái hǎo shǐ gè bù fèn àn yí dìng wèi zhì huò fēn gōng jiù wèi

Word origin

The compound combines 布 (bù, "spread or distribute") with 置 (zhì, "place"), linking distribution with placing and producing a word for organized setup.

Usage tips

  • A useful everyday contrast is that English usually separates assigning work from decorating a room, while this Chinese verb can cover both when the context makes the object clear.

Other meanings

  • arrangeverb
  • decorateverb

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