shè

to build, to design

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Usage and Meaning

The character (shè) primarily means "to set up," "to establish," or "to design." It is commonly used in contexts involving planning, creating, or installing something tangible or abstract, such as departments, systems, or devices.

Common Collocations

  • 设立 (shèlì): to establish or found, often used for organizations or institutions.
  • 设定 (shèdìng): to set or configure, frequently used for settings like alarms or parameters.
  • (shèyǒu): to be equipped with or to have, used to describe facilities or features.

Practical Notes

When using , it often appears in formal or written contexts, especially in business, technical, or administrative language. It implies intentional planning or arrangement rather than spontaneous action.

Avoid confusing with similar verbs like (zhuāng, to install) which often refers to physical installation, whereas can be more abstract or organizational.

Summary

Use when talking about establishing organizations, setting configurations, or describing facilities. It conveys a sense of deliberate design or arrangement.

예문

公司计划设立一个新的研发部门。

Gōngsī jìhuà shèlì yīgè xīn de yánfā bùmén.

The company plans to establish a new research and development department.

请设定闹钟,明天早上六点起床。

Qǐng shèdìng nàozhōng, míngtiān zǎoshang liù diǎn qǐchuáng.

Please set the alarm clock to get up at six tomorrow morning.

这座公园设有多个休息区和儿童游乐场。

Zhè zuò gōngyuán shè yǒu duō gè xiūxí qū hé értóng yóulè chǎng.

This park is equipped with several rest areas and a children's playground.