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March 24, 2026
部署bùshǔ(bu4shu3)
部署 (bù shǔ) refers to the arrangement or deployment of resources or personnel in a strategic manner. Commonly used in military, business, and organizational contexts, it emphasizes the systematic allocation of elements to achieve specific objectives.
Frequency#7892DifficultyHard
Cultural Note
In Chinese organizations, the concept of 部署 is crucial for effective teamwork and project management, reflecting the cultural value placed on teamwork and collective success.
Memory Tip
Think of '部署' as a 'booth' (部) where a 'shrewd' (署) strategist arranges their chess pieces for battle. Visualize a chessboard with pieces deployed in a tactical formation to win the game.
Meanings of 部署
bùshǔ(bu4shu3)
1to dispose
2to deploy
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About 部署
部署Simplified
—Strokes
—Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#7892Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L6HSK 3.0L7AdvancedTOCFLL5CEFRC2
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AI Study Notes for 部署
Quick Contrast
安排 (ānpái) - use 部署 when emphasizing strategic arrangement, while 安排 is more general for any kind of arrangement.
Memory Mnemonic
Think of '部署' as a 'booth' (部) where a 'shrewd' (署) strategist arranges their chess pieces for battle. Visualize a chessboard with pieces deployed in a tactical formation to win the game.
Usage Notes
Be careful not to confuse 部署 with similar terms like 安排 (ānpái), which means 'arrangement' but lacks the strategic nuance. 部署 is more formal and often found in business or military contexts, while 安排 can be used in everyday scenarios.
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK 6 word, 部署 connects with terms related to strategy and management, such as 计划 (jìhuà - plan) and 调度 (diàodù - dispatch). Focus on using it in contexts where strategic organization is discussed.
Cultural Note
In Chinese organizations, the concept of 部署 is crucial for effective teamwork and project management, reflecting the cultural value placed on teamwork and collective success.
Common Mistakes
Learners often misuse 部署 in casual contexts, saying things like '我想部署我的行程' (I want to deploy my itinerary), which should be '我想安排我的行程' (I want to arrange my itinerary). Also, mixing it up with simpler verbs can lead to confusion.
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Grammar Patterns of 部署
部署 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 3 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
Exercise 1 of 3
Complete the Sentence
盖茨以一篇有关____策略的鸿篇大论予以回应。
Gates responds with a lengthy discourse on deployment strategy.
Riot police are being deployed throughout the city to prevent any trouble.
3
我们从捕获的敌军官那里问出一些有关敌军部署的情况.
wǒ mén cóng bǔ huò de dí jūn guān nà lǐ wèn chū yī xiē yǒu guān dí jūn bù shǔ de qíng kuàng.
We got out some information about the enemy's dispositions from the captured enemy officer.
Cultural Notes for 部署
🏮Cultural insight
In Chinese organizations, the concept of 部署 is crucial for effective teamwork and project management, reflecting the cultural value placed on teamwork and collective success.
Frequently Asked Questions about 部署
It's more commonly used in formal or professional contexts, so it might not fit well in casual conversations.
No, while both involve organization, 部署 implies a more strategic and systematic deployment compared to 安排.
Common collocations include '军事部署' (military deployment) and '资源部署' (resource deployment).
