安放

ānfàng

verb #16,731

Meanings

1 to lay; to place; to put in a certain place

Characters

peaceful; to settle

to put; to place

Literally 'settle-place' — to put something down carefully and properly.

Examples

请把花圈安放在纪念碑前。

Qǐng bǎ huāquān ānfàng zài jìniànbēi qián.

Please place the wreath in front of the memorial.

他小心翼翼地安放好骨灰。

Tā xiǎoxīnyìyì de ānfàng hǎo gǔhuī.

He carefully placed the ashes.

Tips

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安放 implies placing something with care and respect. Often used for solemn objects: remains (遗体), wreaths (花圈), sacred items. For casual placement, use 放 or 摆放.

Stroke Order

安 ān

放 fàng