占据

• 拼音: zhàn jù
• 汉字拆解: 占 = 卜 (divination) + 口 (mouth); 据 = 扌 (hand) + 居 (reside)

含义

To occupy, take up, or hold a position; to possess or control something.

Used for both physical occupation of space and abstract control of positions, markets, or advantages. Can describe military occupation, market share, or taking up time and attention. Implies a degree of control or dominance.

例句

1. 这家公司占据了国内智能手机市场近四成的份额。
2. 工作占据了他生活的大部分时间，几乎没有空陪家人。
3. 游击队占据了有利地形，成功抵御了敌人的进攻。

用法指南

语境: business, military, general

语气: neutral

正确说法

• 这个话题占据了新闻头条好几天。(This topic occupied the news headlines for several days.)
• 不要让负面情绪占据你的内心。(Don't let negative emotions occupy your mind.)

错误说法

• 他占据了那本书。(Awkward — for owning books, use 拥有 or 有; 占据 implies taking over)

起源与历史

Compound of 占 (to occupy, divine) and 据 (to hold, according to). Together they emphasize taking and holding a position or place.

文化背景

世代: All ages

社会背景: Universal