Comparing "bai", "fang", and "ge"
摆, 放, and 搁 are similar because all are verbs that mean to put or place. Many times these three can be used interchangeably. When used interchangeably, 放 and 搁 essentially have the same meaning (put or place), compared to 摆 which means to put or place in an orderly fashion. 摆 and 放 are used in informal and formal situations, whereas 搁 is used in informal situations.
| 摆 (bǎi) | 放 (fàng) | 搁 (gē) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meaning | to put, to place | to put, to place | to put, to place |
| Part of Speech | verb | verb | verb |
| Formality | flexible | flexible | informal |
