布局bùjú 1.全面安排(多指作文、绘画等{of writing, painting, etc.}){overall arrangement; structure; composition}: 画面～匀称{The composition of the painting is well-balanced.}|工业～不尽合理。{The geographical distribution of the industry is not rational enough.} 2.围棋、象棋竞赛中指一局棋的开始阶段。{the beginning stage of a chess match}