置 Stroke Order — How to Write 置
置 is written in 13 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 罒, then complete the remaining strokes.
Stroke order matters in Chinese: it keeps the character balanced, and it is how dictionaries and handwriting input methods expect a character to be written.
置 Radical and Character Components
置 is a phono-semantic compound: 罒 (net) carries the meaning, while 直 indicates the sound.
Radical: 罒 + 8 more strokes
置 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- zhì
Meanings of 置 in Chinese
1
zhì置
To place, to set, to put; to arrange; to establish.
这消息真是令人难以置信。
This news is truly unbelievable.
To set up, install, or arrange (e.g., equipment, systems).
公司在新大楼设置了先进的安保系统。
The company installed an advanced security system in the new building.
To purchase or acquire, often to add to existing possessions or to establish something.
为了提升工作效率，公司决定添置一批先进设备。
To improve work efficiency, the company decided to acquire a batch of advanced equipment.
Common Words and Phrases with 置
1
To buy or purchase something, often for a specific occasion or purpose.
她最近在为新家置办家具和电器。
She has recently been purchasing furniture and appliances for her new home.
2
to purchase or procure goods
为了迎接即将到来的冬季，我们家庭置备了足够的保暖衣物和取暖设备。
To welcome the coming winter, our family prepared enough warm clothing and heating equipment.
3
to argue in self-defense
面对老师的质疑，小明不知道该如何置辩
Facing the teacher's questioning, Xiao Ming didn't know how to defend himself.
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To place something at a later position or sequence, often due to lower priority or preference.
会议决定将次要议题置后，优先讨论紧急事项
The meeting decided to relegate the less important topics, prioritizing the urgent matters.
6
to replace one thing with another; to displace
工程师们决定置换旧的零件以提高机器的效率。
The engineers decided to replace the old parts to improve the machine's efficiency.
7
give a feast
为了庆祝他的生日，家人在花园里置酒，邀请亲朋好友共襄盛举。
To celebrate his birthday, his family set up a banquet in the garden, inviting relatives and friends to join the festivities.
8
buy
为了新开的咖啡馆，店主置买了一批复古风格的桌椅
For the newly opened cafe, the owner purchased a batch of vintage-style tables and chairs.
9
to make a comment; to comment on
对于这部新电影，观众们纷纷在社交媒体上置评
Audiences have been commenting on the new movie on social media.
10
To keep oneself out of a matter or situation; to remain uninvolved.
在公司年会筹备过程中，他总是选择置身事外，很少提出建议或参与具体工作。
During the preparation for the company's annual meeting, he always chose to remain uninvolved, rarely offering suggestions or participating in specific tasks.
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To set aside and give no thought to; to disregard; to have no regard for.
对于外界的各种评论，他都能置之度外，专注于自己的研究。
He can put all kinds of external comments out of his mind, completely focusing on his own research.
14
to dismiss from one's mind; to forget about; to ignore
对于那些无聊的批评，她总是置之脑后，专注于自己的目标。
She always puts those trivial criticisms out of her mind and focuses on her own goals.
More words with 置
- wèi位zhì置position or location
- gē搁zhì置shelve, put aside
- tiān添zhì置Purchase, Acquire
- cuò措zhì置to handle; to arrange; measures
- dié叠zhì置Superposition, Superimpose
- gòu购zhì置purchase, acquire
- qì弃zhì置Discard, Dispose of
- zhì置shēn身to be in, to find oneself in
- bù布zhì置decorate, arrange
- shè设zhì置settings, set up
- fàng放zhì置place, put
- zhì置shēn身yú于to be in, to find oneself in
- zhì置yú于place, put
- bìng并zhì置Juxtaposition, To juxtapose
- jìng静zhì置let stand, rest
- kōng空zhì置vacant, unoccupied
- pèi配zhì置configuration, arrangement
- wài外zhì置external, externally
- xián闲zhì置idle, unused
- zhì置huì喙to interject, to butt in
Idioms with 置
- zhì置ruò若wǎng罔wén闻turn a deaf ear
- zhì置zhī之bù不gù顾to ignore or neglect
- zhì置zhī之bù不lǐ理ignore and pay no attention
- zhì置zhī之gāo高gé阁to shelve and leave unused
- zhì置zhī之sǐ死dì地put in a do-or-die situation
- zhì置zhū诸gāo高gé阁put aside; leave unused
- běn本mò末dào倒zhì置put the cart before the horse
- bié别zhì置yī一huì喙interject a differing opinion
- bù不róng容zhì置biàn辩allowing no denial or argument
- bù不róng容zhì置huì喙tolerate no intervention
- bù不róng容zhì置yí疑beyond all doubt
- bù不xiè屑zhì置biàn辩disdain to argue or explain
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Open the tool →Questions about 置
What does 置 mean in Chinese?
置 (zhì) means “To place, to set, to put” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 置?
置 is pronounced zhì in Mandarin Chinese.
How many strokes does 置 have?
置 has 13 strokes.
How do you write 置?
置 is written in 13 strokes, starting from the radical 罒. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 置?
The radical of 置 is 罒, and 置 is a phono-semantic compound.
