Definition
置身 is a separable verb (离合词) meaning 'to place oneself' in a certain environment or situation. It is almost always followed by 于 (yú) or 在 (zài) to specify the context, as in 置身于 (zhì shēn yú). The verb 置 and the object 身 can be split by aspect markers like 了 or 过 (e.g., 置过身), though this is less common than with other separable verbs. The word has a formal, literary tone and is often used in idioms like 置身事外 ('stay out of it') and 置身其中 ('be in the midst of it').
v.o.
to place oneself (in a certain position or situation)to stay (in a particular environment)
Examples
- 置身。Tā zhì shēn yú wēixiǎn zhī zhōng què háo bú wèijù.He placed himself in danger but showed no fear.
- ，。Zhè jiàn shì yǔ nǐ wúguān, zuì hǎo zhì shēn shì wài.This matter has nothing to do with you; you'd better stay out of it.
- ，。Tā zhì guò shēn yú duō gè bùtóng de lǐngyù, jīngyàn fēngfù.He has placed himself in many different fields and has rich experience.
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