‘安排’ (ān pái) is a verb meaning 'to arrange' or 'to schedule' — used when organizing people, tasks, time, resources, or events in a planned and orderly way. The character 安 (ān) means 'peace', 'safety', or 'stability', while 排 (pái) means 'to line up', 'to place in order', or 'to assign'. Together, they convey the idea of placing things thoughtfully to achieve harmony and efficiency — not just random placement, but purposeful, responsible organization.

This word is common in both formal and informal contexts: planning meetings, assigning duties at work or home, scheduling travel, or even arranging seating for guests. It often implies authority or responsibility — the person doing the arranging usually has decision-making power. Unlike more casual verbs like 'plan' or 'set up', 安排 carries a tone of structure and intentionality, and frequently appears in written communication, official notices, and professional speech.