Hanzi
Traditional
設
Simplified
设

to set up; to put in place/(math.) given; suppose; if

Hanzi

Grade

Grade 3

Pinyin

shè

Bopomofo

ㄕㄜˋ

Jyutping

cit3

Example sentences

建設 / 建设 jiànshè
為了國家的建設，我們必須努力。
为了国家的建设，我们必须努力。

We must work hard for the construction of the country.

國防 / 国防 guófáng
國防建設是國家安全的基石。
国防建设是国家安全的基石。

National defense construction is the cornerstone of national security.

設備 / 设备 shèbèi
這家健身房的設備非常先進且完善。
这家健身房的设备非常先进且完善。

The equipment in this gym is very advanced and complete.

成本 chéngběn
為了降低生產成本，公司決定引進自動化設備。
为了降低生产成本，公司决定引进自动化设备。

To reduce production costs, the company decided to introduce automated equipment.

設置 / 设置 shèzhì
這台電腦設置了防火牆。
这台电脑设置了防火墙。

This computer has a firewall set up.

設計 / 设计 shèjì
這棟大樓的設計非常現代。
这栋大楼的设计非常现代。

The design of this building is very modern.

著名 zhùmíng
他是一位著名的建築師，設計過許多地標。
他是一位著名的建筑师，设计过许多地标。

He is a famous architect who has designed many landmarks.

設計師 / 设计师 shèjìshī
這件衣服是由一位著名設計師設計的。
这件衣服是由一位著名设计师设计的。

This piece of clothing was designed by a famous designer.

獨特 / 独特 dútè
每位設計師都有自己獨特的風格。
每位设计师都有自己独特的风格。

Every designer has their own unique style.

假設 / 假设 jiǎshè
科學家提出了一個新的假設。
科学家提出了一个新的假设。

Scientists proposed a new hypothesis.

Example Vocabulary

建設

jian4'she4

construction; to build

設備

shèbèi

equipment; facilities; installation

設置

she4'zhi4

to set up; to establish; to install

設計

she4'ji4

design; to design; to plot

設計師

she4'ji4'shi1

designer

假設

jia3'she4

hypothesis; to suppose; if

擺設

bai3'she4

decorations; ornaments; arrangement of items

設

she4

to set up; to establish; to assume; if

設定

she4'ding4

to set; to configure; setting

設想

she4'xiang3

to imagine; to envision; to consider (others)

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