占【zhàn】
HSK 2
- to take possession of
- to occupy
- to take up
Generated definitions (experimental)
- to take possession of
- to occupy
- to take up
This meaning refers to the act of claiming or acquiring something, often in a physical or metaphorical sense.
He wants to take possession of this piece of land.
She works hard, hoping to secure a good position.
This meaning signifies the act of residing in or holding a place, often indicating control over a space.
The army began to occupy that city.
This usage indicates the initiation of a practice, activity, or position that requires attention or effort.
She decided to take up some time to learn new skills.
He took up several hours to finish this project.
Generated collocations (experimental)
zhàn lǐng占领to occupyzhàn jù占据to take up (space or territory)zhàn yǒu占有to possesszhàn yòng占用to take up (time or resources)zhàn bǐ占比occupancy ratezhàn yōu占优to be superiorzhàn占dì yī第一to hold the first positionzhàn占jǐn尽biàn yí便宜to take advantagezhān xīng占星astrologyzhān bǔ占卜divinationzhàn占dào道to occupy the roadzhàn占shǒu wèi首位to take the leadzhàn jù占据yōu shì优势to hold an advantage