No. 3,264 in Chinese
占据
"Occupy" or "take possession of."
In a sentence
他们的公司占据了市场的主要份额。
Their company occupies a major share of the market.
Used to describe taking or occupying a position or share in a metaphorical space, emphasizing extent or dominance.
这座城市占据了河流的两岸。
This city occupies the two banks of the river.
Used to describe occupying a location in physical space, emphasizing the positioning or placement.
他的作品已经占据了艺术界的一席之地。
His works have secured a place in the art world.
Used figuratively to indicate achieving a position of recognition or importance in a field or domain.
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