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搁置

HSK 7-9Word · VerbTraditional擱置

shelve; set aside; suspend

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Meanings

1 sense · 3 examples
1.

verb

to shelve; to set aside; to put on hold; to suspend

formal

Often used for plans, projects, disputes, or matters that are temporarily or permanently stopped. Implies a formal or official suspension.

Shì事
qíng情
zhòng重
yào要
 ，
bù不
néng能
gē搁
zhì置
 。

This matter is important and cannot be shelved.

Yóu由
yú于
zī资
jīn金
bù不
zú足
 ，
zhè这
gè个
xiàng项
mù目
bèi被
zàn暂
shí时
gē搁
zhì置
le了
 。

Due to insufficient funds, this project has been temporarily put on hold.

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Shuāng双
fāng方
jué决
dìng定
gē搁
zhì置
zhēng争
yì议
 ，
xún寻
qiú求
hé合
zuò作
jī机
huì会
 。

Both sides decided to set aside their disputes and seek opportunities for cooperation.