Chinese
shè
Meaning: to set up; to establish; to assume; if
Part of Speech: Verb, Conjunction

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Example sentences

這棟大樓設有先進的消防設施。
这栋大楼设有先进的消防设施。
This building is equipped with advanced fire-fighting facilities.
我們公司的總公司設在這裡。
Our company's headquarters is located here.
警方設下埋伏,終於擒了那名逃犯。
The police set an ambush and finally captured that fugitive.
該公司在世界各地設有許多分支機構。
The company has many branches all over the world.
他在五星級飯店設宴款待重要的客戶。
He hosted a banquet at a five-star hotel to entertain important clients.

Usage Notes

Can mean to physically set something up, to establish an organization, or to make a logical assumption.

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