置身 (zhì shēn) — to place oneself (in a certain position or situation); to stay (in a particular environment)
Definition
A formal verb meaning 'to place oneself in (a situation)'. Used in written Chinese, often with 于 + an abstract setting (置身于…), not everyday speech.
verb
to place oneself (in a certain position or situation)to stay (in a particular environment)
Examples
- 置身。Tā zhì shēn yú wēi xiǎn zhī zhōng què háo bú wèi jù.He placed himself in danger but showed no fear.
- ，。Zhè jiàn shì yǔ nǐ wú guān, zuì hǎo zhì shēn shì wài.This matter has nothing to do with you; you'd better stay out of it.
- ，。Tā zhì guò shēn yú duō gè bù tóng de lǐng yù, jīng yàn fēng fù.He has placed himself in many different fields and has rich experience.
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