Chinese
chǔyú
Meaning: to be in (a state, condition, or position)
Part of Speech: Verb

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Handwriting

處於
處
於
处于
处
于

Example sentences

This company is currently in a difficult situation.
他的體力正處於黃金時期。
他的体力正处于黄金时期。
His physical strength is in its prime.
我們正處於一個艱難的過渡時期。
我们正处于一个艰难的过渡时期。
We are in a difficult transition period.
他們的研究團隊正處於量子計算的前沿。
他们的研究团队正处于量子计算的前沿。
Their research team is at the forefront of quantum computing.
他們正處於火熱的熱戀期。
他们正处于火热的热恋期。
They are in the middle of a passionate period of being in love.
在這場比賽中,我方處於劣勢,但我們仍不放棄。
在这场比赛中,我方处于劣势,但我们仍不放弃。
In this match, our side is at a disadvantage, but we still won't give up.
他們倆正處於熱戀中,看起來非常幸福。
他们俩正处于热恋中,看起来非常幸福。
The two of them are in the middle of a passionate love affair and look very happy.
現在正處於經濟轉型的關鍵時期。
现在正处于经济转型的关键时期。
We are currently in a critical period of economic transition.
這個項目目前處於中期開發階段。
这个项目目前处于中期开发阶段。
This project is currently in the middle stage of development.

Usage Notes

Often used to describe abstract states or positions (e.g., danger, advantage, poverty).

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