HSK 3.0 · LEVEL 4
安置
To settle down, to find a place for, to install, or to arrange.
Free Chinese vocabulary flashcard · HSK 4
Why does 安置 look like this?
'安' (peace/safety) + '置' (to put/place). '安' shows a woman under a roof, symbolizing safety. '置' combines '罒' (net) and '直' (straight), originally meaning to set things right. Together, they mean to arrange things so they are safe and settled!