位
location; position; digit
Meanings
6 senses · 30 examplesnoun
place; location; spot
Refers to a physical or abstract place where something or someone is situated.
Please return to your seats.
This city is a strategic location.
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He holds a high position in the company.
A vacant spot was left on the bookshelf.
Parking spots are hard to find in this area.
noun
position; status; title
Refers to social, official, or professional rank or standing.
He has a prestigious position in academia.
She got a new position because of her outstanding ability.
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That family held a prominent status in history.
He secured a management position.
People of status need to have corresponding social responsibilities.
noun
throne; position of a monarch
formalSpecifically refers to the position or throne of a sovereign ruler, used in historical or formal contexts.
The king was on the throne for decades, and the country was very stable.
The usurper seized the throne.
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The new monarch is about to ascend the throne.
This emperor made great contributions to the country during his reign.
Many dynasties in history changed due to usurpation of the throne.
noun
digit; place (in a number)
A mathematical term referring to the position of a digit within a number (e.g., ones place, tens place).
The ones digit of this number is 5.
The digit in the hundreds place is 3.
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We need to calculate the tens place.
The position of the decimal point determines the value.
Please break down this number into ones, tens, and hundreds places.
classifier
measure word for people (polite)
honorificA polite measure word used for counting people, showing respect.
Please be quiet, everyone.
Three guests came to our home today.
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Excuse me, which person is looking for me?
This person is our company's manager.
Hello, teachers and students!
noun
a surname
neutralUsed as a Chinese surname.
Mr. Wei is our new neighbor.
My colleague's surname is Wei.
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In history, there was a famous scholar named Wei Menghua.
Excuse me, is Teacher Wei here?
This is Ms. Wei's package.