pin1 pui3編配编配
Jyutpingpin1 pui3
Yalepīn pui
Definition
To allocate, assign, or distribute resources or personnel according to a plan.
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How it's used
Focuses on the systematic or administrative distribution of resources, staff, or housing. It carries a formal tone often found in government documents or corporate settings, implying a structured plan rather than a casual division of items. Use it when referring to official processes where criteria or priority lists are involved.
Examples
The company has allocated a lot of manpower to handle this project.
Do you know how the Housing Department allocates public housing units?
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Common mistake
Avoid using this for casual sharing or dividing things among friends, such as splitting a bill or sharing snacks. In those informal contexts, use 分配 or 分開 instead.
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