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处

chù, chǔ

Description

"处"有两个读音。读chù的时候，常常指地方或位置，比如"到处"就是每个地方。

"处" has two pronunciations. When read as chù, it often refers to a place or location, such as "到处" meaning everywhere.

读chǔ的时候，常常表示做事情或者跟别人来往，比如"处理"和"相处"。

When read as chǔ, "处" often means doing things or interacting with others, like in "处理" and "相处".

Meanings

处chù

place; location; spot

这个地方到处都是花。

This place is full of flowers.

处理chǔlǐ

to handle; to deal with; to manage

这件事我来处理。

I'll handle this matter.

相处xiāngchǔ

to get along with someone

我们相处得很好。

We get along very well.

Related words

到处处理相处地方处处

Notes

  • Pronunciation

    处 is chù for "place" (noun) but chǔ for "handle/get along" (verb).

  • Etymology

    as a verb 处 (chǔ) means to be situated in or to deal with a situation.

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