置于 (zhì yú) — to place in, to put in a (specified) position or situation
Definition
Written/formal verb for 'to place in' a position or situation — stronger and more literary than everyday 放 (fàng). Often used in abstract contexts like priorities or conditions.
verb
to place into put in a (specified) position or situation
Examples
- 置于。Qǐng jiāng wén jiàn zhì yú zhuō miàn shàng.Please place the documents on the desk.
- 置于。Tā bǎ ān quán zhì yú shǒu wèi.He puts safety first.
- 置于。Zhè zhǒng zhí wù bù yí zhì yú yáng guāng xià.This kind of plant should not be placed in direct sunlight.
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