seat of honor; place of honor
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesnoun
seat of honor; place of honor; position of highest respect
formalRefers to the most honored position in seating arrangements, traditionally located facing the entrance or on the eastern side. Commonly used in formal banquets, religious ceremonies, or traditional family gatherings. Equivalent to 上手 (sense 1).
Zhǎng长
bèi辈
tōng通
cháng常
zuò坐
zài在
shàng上
shǒu首
。
Elders usually sit in the seat of honor.
Zhǔ主
rén人
qǐng请
kè客
rén人
zuò坐
shàng上
shǒu首
。
The host invited the guest to take the seat of honor.
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Shàng上
shǒu首
de的
wèi位
zhi置
kōng空
zhe着
，
děng等
dài待
guì贵
bīn宾
dào到
lái来
。
The place of honor was left empty, awaiting the arrival of the distinguished guest.