folding chair; position of leadership
Meanings
3 senses · 7 examplesnoun
ancient folding chair; campstool
archaicOriginally a type of portable, cross-legged folding chair used in ancient times, often associated with authority.
The museum has a Ming dynasty folding chair made of huanghuali wood in its collection.
In this ancient painting, the general is sitting on a folding chair.
noun
first-in-command; top leadership position
literaryAn idiom (坐第一把交椅) used metaphorically to mean holding the highest position of power or leadership within a group or organization.
He holds the top position in the company.
Within this underworld gang, the struggle for the top leadership position is extremely fierce.
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Although he is senior, he still cannot attain the number one position.
noun
chair; armchair (dialectal)
dialectA dialectal term, primarily in some southern regions of China, referring to a chair, often one with armrests.
Grandma, please sit in this armchair, it's more comfortable.
There are several rosewood armchairs placed in the living room.