Stroke order for 处

chǔ/
chù
HSK 2HSK 2 (Write)Most Common

Basic Meaning

v
literary usage, often found in classical or formal contexts
to dwell; to reside
〈文〉居住。
Words:
穴居野处五方杂处穴处岩处野处
Synonyms:
Sentences:
  1. ()(rén)(cháng)(xué)()()(chǔ)
    Ancient people often dwelled in caves and wilderness.
v
commonly used in social contexts, e.g., describing relationships
to get along; to interact with others
交往;与他人在一起生活。
Words:
处世相处和睦相处和平共处处得来
Synonyms:
Sentences:
  1. ()(mén)(yào)(xué)(huì)()()(xiāng)(chǔ)
    We need to learn to get along harmoniously.
  2. ()(mén)(xiāng)(chǔ)(de)(hěn)(hǎo)
    They get along very well.
v
used to describe one's position or circumstances
to be in (a place or situation)
置身在(某地、某种情况等)。
Words:
设身处地养尊处优处境处变不惊处身
Sentences:
  1. ()(chǔ)(jìng)(hěn)(kùn)(nán)
    He is in a difficult situation.
  2. (shè)(shēn)(chǔ)()(wèi)(bié)(rén)(zhuó)(xiǎng)
    Put yourself in others' shoes.
v
often refers to managing affairs or tasks
to handle; to deal with
处置;办理。
Words:
处理处置处事处事有方处断
Synonyms:
Sentences:
  1. ()(chǔ)()(wèn)()(hěn)(yǒu)(xiào)()
    She handles problems very efficiently.
  2. (zhè)(jiàn)(shì)()(yào)(tuǒ)(shàn)(chǔ)(zhì)
    This matter needs to be dealt with properly.
v
typically used in legal or disciplinary contexts
to punish; to penalize
惩罚;处分。
Words:
论处处罚处死惩处处治
Synonyms:
Sentences:
  1. (wéi)(fǎn)(guī)(dìng)(huì)(shòu)(dào)(chǔ)()
    Violating the rules will result in punishment.
  2. ()(bèi)(chǔ)()()(kuǎn)
    He was penalized with a fine.

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