Meaning
占有 means to possess or have control over something, often implying exclusive ownership or dominance. It can refer to physical possession of objects, control of resources, or even figuratively possessing someone's attention or affection. The word carries a stronger sense of claiming or holding something than simple ownership.
Usage
占有 is commonly used in formal or written contexts, particularly in legal, economic, or psychological discussions. It often implies taking control or maintaining exclusive access to something. In relationships, 占有欲 (zhàn yǒu yù, possessiveness) is a common collocation describing the desire to control another person.
Examples
- 01这家公司占有市场百分之三十的份额。.This company possesses thirty percent of the market share.
- 02他的占有欲太强，让女朋友感到很压抑。, .His possessiveness is too strong, making his girlfriend feel very oppressed.
Characters
Common collocations
- 占有欲possessiveness, desire to possess
- 占有率share, possession rate
- 非法占有illegal possession
- 占有权right of possession
Antonyms
Origin
The combination reinforces the concept of possession: 占 originally meant to divine or occupy a position, while 有 means to have. Together they emphasize active possession or control over something.