处置

chǔ zhì

to handle

HSK 6

한자 분해

Meaning and Usage

"处置" (chǔzhì) primarily means "to handle," "to deal with," or "to take measures regarding a situation or problem." It often implies an official or serious action, such as handling violations, emergencies, or legal cases.

Common Contexts

This word is frequently used in formal or official contexts, such as workplace discipline, emergency response, or law enforcement. It conveys a sense of deliberate and sometimes authoritative action.

Collocations and Patterns

  • 处置行为 (handle violations): used when addressing rule-breaking.
  • 迅速处置 (handle quickly): emphasizes prompt action, often in emergencies.
  • 处置案件 (handle a case): used in legal or police contexts.

Usage Notes

"处置" differs from more casual verbs like "处理" (chǔlǐ), which also means "to handle" but can be more general or informal. "处置" often carries a stronger tone of official or disciplinary action.

Avoid confusing "处置" with "处置" (disposal rights), which is a legal term related to authority over property or assets.

예문

公司对员工的违规行为进行了严肃处置。

Gōngsī duì yuángōng de wéiguī xíngwéi jìnxíngle yánsù chǔzhì.

The company took serious measures to handle the employee's violation.

遇到紧急情况时,必须迅速处置以避免更大损失。

Yù dào jǐnjí qíngkuàng shí, bìxū xùnsù chǔzhì yǐ bìmiǎn gèng dà sǔnshī.

In emergencies, one must handle the situation quickly to avoid greater loss.

警方正在调查如何处置这起案件。

Jǐngfāng zhèngzài diàochá rúhé chǔzhì zhè qǐ ànjiàn.

The police are investigating how to handle this case.