处于

處於

chǔyú

verb HSK 4 #2,252

Meanings

1 to be in (a state or position)
2 to be situated at; to find oneself in

Characters

to dwell; to be in; to deal with

Examples

他现在处于困难时期。

Tā xiànzài chǔyú kùnnan shíqī.

He is currently in a difficult period.

中国经济处于快速发展阶段。

Zhōngguó jīngjì chǔyú kuàisù fāzhǎn jiēduàn.

China's economy is in a stage of rapid development.

这个地区处于地震带上。

Zhège dìqū chǔyú dìzhèn dài shàng.

This area is situated on a seismic belt.

Tips

grammar

处于 is relatively formal. It's followed by a state or condition: 处于危险中 (in danger), 处于领先地位 (in a leading position).

Stroke Order

处 chǔ

于 yú