quē
wèi

common
technical

Meaning of 缺位

缺位 means to be vacant (of a position, post, or office); vacant position; vacancy; opening. Pronounced quē wèi.

  • to be vacant (of a position, post, or office)
  • vacant position; vacancy; opening
  • to fall short of standards or requirements; to be deficient; to lack

Definitions & Examples

Zǒng
jīng
zhī
zàn
shí
quē
wèi
 

The position of general manager is temporarily vacant.

Dǒng
shì
zhǎng
quē
wèi
yǒu
sān
yuè
le
 

The chairman's position has been vacant for three months already.

Zài
lǐng
dǎo
rén
quē
wèi
jiān
 
yóu
shǒu
dài
xíng
zhí
 

During the leader's absence, the deputy performs the duties.