摆放

• Pinyin: bǎi fàng
• Hanzi breakdown: 摆 = 扌(hand) + 罢 (phonetic); 放 = to put/place

Meaning

To arrange; to place; to display (objects).

Describes arranging or positioning objects in an orderly or aesthetically pleasing manner. Often used for furniture, decorations, merchandise, or tableware.

Examples

1. 她精心摆放着书架上的每一本书。 She carefully arranged every book on the bookshelf.
2. 商品摆放得整整齐齐，顾客一眼就能找到想要的东西。 The merchandise is arranged neatly so customers can find what they want at a glance.
3. 这些花瓶怎么摆放才好看？ How should these vases be arranged to look nice?

Usage Guide

Context: household, retail

Tone: practical

Do Say

• 把餐具摆放好。(Arrange the tableware properly.)
• 展品摆放得很有艺术感。(The exhibits are arranged very artistically.)

Don't Say

• 对随意丢放说'摆放' (Don't use 摆放 for carelessly throwing things down — it implies deliberate arrangement)

Origin & History

摆 (to place/arrange) + 放 (to put). Together: to place and arrange.

Cultural Context

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal