shàng
shǒu

common
noun

Meaning of 上首

上首 means seat of honor; place of honor; position of highest respect. Pronounced shàng shǒu.

  • seat of honor; place of honor; position of highest respect

Definitions & Examples

Zhǎng
bèi
tōng
cháng
zuò
zài
shàng
shǒu
 

Elders usually sit in the seat of honor.

Zhǔ
rén
qǐng
rén
zuò
shàng
shǒu
 

The host invited the guest to take the seat of honor.

Shàng
shǒu
de
wèi
zhi
kōng
zhe
 
děng
dài
guì
bīn
dào
lái
 

The place of honor was left empty, awaiting the arrival of the distinguished guest.

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