占
据

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The word 占据 is formed by combining the character 占, which means to occupy or seize, with the character 据, which means to hold or rely upon; together they create a compound verb where both elements contribute to the core meaning of taking and maintaining possession of something.

Example Sentences Hide

那个沙发被猫占据了。

Nà ge shāfā bèi māo zhànjù le.

That sofa is occupied by the cat.

书架上的书占据了太多空间。

Shūjià shàng de shū zhànjù le tài duō kōngjiān.

The books on the shelf take up too much space.

这件事占据了他的全部心思。

Zhè jiàn shì zhànjù le tā de quánbù xīnsi.

This matter occupied all of his thoughts.

历史上，这座城市曾被多个帝国占据。

Lìshǐ shàng, zhè zuò chéngshì céng bèi duō gè dìguó zhànjù.

Historically, this city was occupied by multiple empires.

这家公司在市场中占据了主导地位。

Zhè jiā gōngsī zài shìchǎng zhōng zhànjù le zhǔdǎo dìwèi.

This company holds a dominant position in the market.

Word Definition - 占据

zhàn jù to occupy; to hold

Individual Character Details

占 zhàn, zhān, zhàn
据 jù, jū, jù, jù