苴
to reside; to occupy; to be in a position
Meanings
5 senses · 12 examplesverb
to reside; to live (in a place)
The most common meaning. Used for human habitation.
My family lives in the city center.
He lives alone in the mountains.
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This is the place where my ancestors lived.
verb
to occupy (a position); to be in (a state)
Often used abstractly for status, rankings, or circumstances.
He occupies an important position in the company.
China's population ranks first in the world.
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Our product holds a leading position in the market.
verb
to claim; to assume; to arrogate (to oneself)
formalOften used in a slightly boastful or presumptuous context, e.g., 以...自居.
He always considers himself a hero who made great contributions.
Don't be arrogant because you think you have merit.
verb
to store up; to keep; to accumulate (usu. for an unfavorable purpose)
literaryOften used with negative implications like hoarding or harboring bad intentions.
He harbors sinister intentions.
The merchant hoards goods to corner the market.
noun
dwelling; residence
literaryA nominalized form, less common than 居所 or 住处.
His new residence is very spacious.
former residence