Definition
占据 means 'to occupy' — physically (a place) or figuratively (a position, time). It is broader than 占领 (zhànlǐng, military capture) and less about permanent ownership than 占有 (zhànyǒu, to own). Use 占据 for holding a position or taking up space/time with a sense of control.
verb
to occupy (physically, a place or space)to hold (a position, advantage, or mental space)
Examples
- 占据。Dírén zhàn jù le nà zuò zhòngyào de chéngshì.The enemy occupied that important city.
- 占据。Gōngzuò zhàn jù le tā dà bùfen shíjiān.Work takes up most of his time.
- 占据。Zhè jiā gōngsī zài shìchǎng shàng zhàn jù zhe zhǔdǎo dìwèi.This company holds a dominant position in the market.
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