rank; position; seating order
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Meanings
2 senses · 6 examplesnoun
rank; status; hierarchical position
formalRefers to one's level or grade in a hierarchy, organization, or social structure. Often used in formal or official contexts.
Gōng公
sī司
lǐ里
de的
wèi位
cì次
fēn分
míng明
。
The ranking in the company is clearly defined.
Shè社
huì会
wèi位
cì次
wǎng往
wǎng往
yǐng影
xiǎng响
gè个
rén人
de的
fā发
zhǎn展
jī机
huì会
。
Social status often affects an individual's opportunities for development.
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Àn按
wèi位
cì次
pái排
liè列
，
tā他
zài在
dì第
sān三
wèi位
。
Arranged by rank, he is in third place.
noun
seating order; precedence at table
formalSpecifically refers to the arrangement or order of seats at a banquet, meeting, or formal event. Often involves rules of etiquette regarding who sits where based on status or importance.
Qǐng请
gè各
wèi位
àn按
wèi位
cì次
rù入
zuò座
。
Please take your seats according to the seating arrangement.
Zhǔ主
kè客
de的
wèi位
cì次
tōng通
cháng常
ān安
pái排
zài在
zhǔ主
rén人
de的
yòu右
cè侧
。
The guest of honor's seat is usually arranged to the right of the host.
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Yàn宴
huì会
tīng厅
lǐ里
yǐ已
jīng经
bǎi摆
hǎo好
le了
wèi位
cì次
kǎ卡
。
The place cards have already been set up in the banquet hall.