choose a dwelling place; select a place to live
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1 sense · 3 examplesverb
to select a dwelling place; to choose where to live
literaryA classical/literary term. Often implies a deliberate, sometimes divination-assisted, choice of a residence for its auspiciousness, tranquility, or suitability. It evokes a sense of seeking an ideal place to settle, especially in poetry or historical texts.
Shī诗
rén人
wǎn晚
nián年
bǔ卜
jū居
shān山
shuǐ水
zhī之
jiān间
，
yǐ以
jì寄
qíng情
zì自
rán然
。
In his later years, the poet chose to dwell among mountains and rivers to immerse himself in nature.
Gǔ古
rén人
bǔ卜
jū居
，
wǎng往
wǎng往
kàn看
zhòng重
fēng风
shuǐ水
dì地
shì势
。
When choosing a dwelling, ancient people often valued feng shui and topography.
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Tā他
yàn厌
juàn倦
le了
dū都
shì市
xuān喧
xiāo嚣
，
jué决
dìng定
bǔ卜
jū居
xiāng乡
yě野
。
Tired of the city's bustle, he decided to choose a dwelling in the countryside.