Chinese word

设置

Pronunciation

Pinyinshè zhì

Meaning

  • verbset up

Example

我已经在电脑上设置好了。wǒ yǐ jīng zài diàn nǎo shàng shè zhì hǎo le

I have already set it up on the computer.

Illustration for 设置 (set up)

More examples

在手机的设置里可以设置语言。zài shǒu jī de shè zhì lǐ ké yǐ shè zhì yǔ yán

You can set the language in the phone's settings.

Core concept

Deliberately puts options, parts, or a place in order so a device, program, or system works as intended.

Common phrases

  • 设置语言shè zhì yǔ yán

    set the language

  • 设置提醒shè zhì tí xǐng

    set a reminder

  • 设置网络shè zhì wǎng luò

    configure the network

  • 设置亮度shè zhì liàng dù

    adjust the brightness

Similar words

设定shè dìng: Sets a particular number, time, option, or condition that controls how something works.
调整tiáo zhěng: Makes small changes to a position, degree, or value until it is suitable.
配置pèi zhì: Places functions or resources in the appropriate locations or categories for use.
安装ān zhuāng: Installs software or attaches equipment to make it ready to use.

Definition in Chinese

指定或调整程序、手机或其他设备中的选项、参数或位置，以达到期望的功能或状态。zhǐ dìng huò tiáo zhěng chéng xù shǒu jī huò qí tā shè bèi zhōng de xuǎn xiàng cān shù huò wèi zhì yǐ dá dào qī wàng de gōng néng huò zhuàng tài

Word origin

设置 (shèzhì, "to set up") combines 设 (shè, "to establish") and 置 (zhì, "to place"), linking establishment with putting something in position.

Usage tips

  • 设置为 (shèzhì wéi, "set as") places the target value after the verb, so the sentence clearly shows what an option or mode becomes.

Other meanings

  • installverb
  • establishverb

Opposites

Related words

  • 设置项shè zhì xiàngsetting itemnoun

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