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设 (shè): to set up; to put in place; (math.) given; suppose; if

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HSK 7verb

Character info

Pinyin
Meaning
to set up; to put in place; (math.) given; suppose; if
Characters
1
Part of speech
verb
HSK level
HSK 7
Strokes
6
Radical
讠
Structure
左右结构

Full definitions

Meanings grouped by pronunciation.

  • to set up
  • to put in place
  • suppose
  • if
  • (math.) given

Chinese explanation

  • 设立
  • 建立:把事情或机构从无到有地安排、成立起来,如设公司、设课程。
  • 布置
  • 安排:把东西放在一定位置或按需要安排,如设陷阱、设宴。
  • 假设
  • 假如:用于提出一种想象或条件,如设若、设身处地。
  • 数学中表示未知数或变量,如设x为未知数。

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Example sentences

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They set up a trap to catch mice.

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The school set up a scholarship to encourage students to study hard.

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Please set the alarm for 7 a.m.

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The company set up a new department in charge of marketing.

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