The compound word 摆放 (bǎifàng), meaning "to place" or "to arrange," is formed through the combination of two semantically similar verbs, 摆 (bǎi) and 放 (fàng), which both convey the core idea of "putting" or "setting." In this coordinative structure, 摆 adds a nuance of deliberate arrangement or display, while 放 contributes the fundamental sense of putting something down. Their fusion creates a single, more expressive verb that emphasizes the act of placing items with care, order, or intentionality, commonly used for objects on shelves, tables, or in displays, and is slightly more formal or descriptive than either character alone.