zim3 dei6佔地占地
Jyutpingzim3 dei6
Yalejim deih
Definition
To occupy or take up a certain amount of space or land area.
neutralplaces
How it's used
Focuses specifically on the physical footprint or surface area of a structure or object. It is almost exclusively used in formal or descriptive contexts, such as real estate listings, urban planning, or architectural discussions. Unlike general verbs for occupying space, it requires a measurement or a quantifier to sound natural in a sentence.
Examples
This new shopping mall takes up a lot of space.
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