No. 4,437 in Chinese
搁置
"搁置" means "to put aside" or "to shelve."
In a sentence
我们将暂时搁置这个计划，以便更好地准备其他事务。
We will temporarily set aside this plan to better prepare for other tasks.
搁置 means to temporarily or permanently set something aside or to suspend it, often used with plans, tasks, or discussions.
由于资金问题，这个项目不得不搁置。
Due to funding issues, this project had to be set aside.
搁置 implies a forced or unforeseen suspension due to external factors.
他的建议被搁置，因为大家认为不够成熟。
His suggestion was set aside because everyone deemed it not mature enough.
搁置 refers to the action taken against an idea or proposal, often due to its unfeasibility or lack of readiness.
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