措 (cuò) - To arrange & to handle

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cuò ｜ 11 strokes ｜ radical:

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措 · cuò

To arrange;

to handle;

to manage;

to make plans;

to implement;

also refers to measures or actions taken.

To arrangeto handleto manage

Usage highlights

Take measuresHandle affairsWording and phrasingAt a lossImplement a planArrange funds

Synonyms

Antonyms

  • 乱— chaos; disorder (antonym to orderly arrangement)
  • 慌— panic; fluster (antonym to calm handling)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He is arranging the details of the meeting (安排会议细节).
  • We need to take measures to solve this problem (采取措施解决问题).
  • She handled the emergency calmly (冷静地处理了紧急情况).
  • The government is implementing a new policy (政府正在实施新政策).

Collocations

  • Take measures(采取措施)
  • Handle affairs(措置)
  • Wording and phrasing(措辞)
  • At a loss(措手不及)
  • Implement a plan(措办)
  • Arrange funds(筹措资金)

Idioms

  • Caught unprepared; unable to cope(措手不及)
  • Be at a loss what to do(手足无措)
  • Appropriate wording and phrasing(措辞得当)
  • Panic-stricken; hurried and confused(惊慌失措)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The character 措 embodies the concept of deliberate action and management, reflecting a cultural value placed on planning and competence.
  • It is often used in formal and administrative contexts, relating to governance and strategy.
  • The idiom '措手不及' (caught unprepared) is a common expression highlighting the importance of readiness.

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