置

It is a phono-semantic compound, consisting of:

网/罒 (mang, “net, cover”) above;

直 (jik, “straight, upright”) below.

Together originally forming the character 罝 (a net for catching animals) as the semantic element (something set in place);

直 (jik, “straight”) also contributes as the phonetic element.

Over time, 置 developed the general meaning of “to put in place, to arrange, to set.”

Still very common in modern vocabulary, especially in technical and administrative terms (배치, 설치, 위치).

배치 (配置) – arrangement, placement

설치 (設置) – installation, setup

방치 (放置) – leaving something unattended, neglect

위치 (位置) – position, location