占领 zhànlǐng to capture
to capture; to seize; to occupy by force
How to remember 占领: 占 occupy + 领 neck = to capture.
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How it is used
- To seize and occupy by force - 占领城市 (zhànlǐng chéngshì) capture a city.
- Military; figuratively 占领市场 (capture/dominate the market).
- Stronger than 占用; implies taking control, not just using space.
Example sentences
- 军队占领了整片领土。 Jūnduì zhànlǐng le zhěngpiàn lǐngtǔ.The armed forces occupied the entire territory.
- 士兵们占领了这个建筑。 Shìbīng men zhànlǐng le zhège jiànzhù.The soldiers occupied the building.
- 很快，城市就被士兵占领了。 Hěnkuài, chéngshì jiù bèi shìbīng zhànlǐng le.The city was soon occupied by the soldiers.