Chinese
chù
Meaning: place; location; spot; (measure word for locations)
Part of Speech: Noun, Counter

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Handwriting

處
处

Example sentences

This is a quiet place.
許多人圍在入口處。
许多人围在入口处。
Many people gathered around the entrance.
這些藥品必須保存在陰涼處。
这些药品必须保存在阴凉处。
These medicines must be stored in a cool place.
大處着眼,小處着手。
大处着眼,小处着手。
Keep the big picture in mind while starting from the small details.
這次特大暴雨導致城市多處地區淹水。
这次特大暴雨导致城市多处地区淹水。
This extra-heavy rainstorm caused flooding in many parts of the city.
閱讀好書對開闊眼界大有益處。
阅读好书对开阔眼界大有益处。
Reading good books is of great benefit to broadening one's horizons.
這件雕刻作品非常精細,每一處細節都處理得很完美。
这件雕刻作品非常精细,每一处细节都处理得很完美。
This sculpture is very fine; every detail is handled perfectly.
動脈將血液從心臟輸送到身體各處。
动脉将血液从心脏输送到身体各处。
Arteries transport blood from the heart to all parts of the body.
此處是軍事重地,閒人莫入。
此处是军事重地,闲人莫入。
This is a military restricted area, no unauthorized entry.
如果我有冒犯之處,請原諒。
如果我有冒犯之处,请原谅。
If I have offended you in any way, please forgive me.

Usage Notes

Used to refer to a specific location or as a measure word for places/spots.

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