Stroke order for 占

zhàn/
zhān
HSK 2HSK 2 (Write)Very Common

Basic Meaning

v
Often used for taking over space or a position by any means, not necessarily with force.
to occupy; to take hold of
占据。
Words:
占据占领霸占攻占强占侵占
Synonyms:
Sentences:
  1. (qǐng)()(yào)(yòng)(bāo)(zhàn)(zuò)(wèi)
    Please don't occupy a seat with your bag.
  2. ()(de)(gōng)(zuò)(zhàn)()(le)()()(fèn)(shí)(jiān)
    His work occupies most of his time.
v
Commonly used with abstract concepts like advantage, majority, or proportion.
to constitute (a certain part); to be in (a certain position or condition)
处在某一种地位或属于某一种情形。
Words:
占优势占上风占多数占便宜占鳌头
Synonyms:
Sentences:
  1. (zài)(zhè)()(xiàng)()(zhōng)(nián)(qīng)(rén)(zhàn)(le)(duō)(shù)
    Young people constitute the majority in this project.
  2. (zhǔ)(chǎng)(zuò)(zhàn)(ràng)()(men)(de)(qiú)(duì)(zhàn)(le)(yōu)(shì)
    Playing at home gives our team the advantage.
v
The action usually involves coercion, aggression, or military force. Note the overlap with sense 1; this sense specifically emphasizes the use of force.
to seize (land, a place, etc.) by force
用强力取得(土地、场所等)。
Words:
霸占独占攻占抢占强占
Sentences:
  1. (juān)()(zhè)(zhàn)(le)()(zuò)(chéng)(shì)
    The army seized a city.
  2. ()(men)(qiǎng)(zhàn)(le)(lín)()(de)()()
    They forcibly seized their neighbor's land.

Writing & Component

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