Definition

1. Verb:
   • To arrange: To place or organize items, elements, or components in a deliberate and often aesthetically pleasing order or pattern. It implies a thoughtful distribution and coordination of parts within a space.
   • To dispose: To set things out or position them in a particular way, often for a specific purpose or effect.

Usage Examples

• Verb:
  • Kiến trúc sư phối trí nội thất một cách hài hòa. (The architect arranged the interior harmoniously.)
  • Cô ấy khéo léo phối trí hoa và nến trên bàn tiệc. (She skillfully disposed the flowers and candles on the banquet table.)
  • Việc phối trí các phòng trong ngôi nhà rất hợp lý. (The arrangement of the rooms in the house is very logical.)

Advanced Usage

• The verb "phối trí" is considered somewhat literary or formal and is used less frequently in everyday conversation than more common synonyms like "sắp xếp." It often carries a connotation of artistic or professional composition, such as in design, architecture, or event planning.

Variants and Related Words

• Sắp xếp (v): To arrange, to organize. This is the most common and general synonym.
• Bố trí (v): To arrange, to lay out, to deploy. Often used for spatial organization or allocating resources.
• Trang trí (v): To decorate. Focuses on adornment rather than just functional arrangement.

Synonyms

• Arrange: To put things in a neat, attractive, or required order.
• Dispose: To place or set out in a particular order or position.
• Organize: To arrange systematically.

Related Concepts

• Thiết kế (Design): The conceptual process of creating a plan for the arrangement of elements.
• Bài trí (Display/Set up): Often used for arranging items for show or presentation, like in a store or exhibition.

1. (ít dùng) Arrange