位置 wèizhì position
position; place; seat
How to remember 位置: 位 position + 置 to lay out = position.
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How it is used
- A position, spot, or seat - 找不到位置 (zhǎo bú dào wèizhì) can't find a seat/spot; 地理位置 (dìlǐ wèizhì) geographical location.
- Also figurative standing: 在团队中的位置 (zài tuánduì zhōng de wèizhì) one's place in the team.
- Measure word 个. Contrast 地方 (dìfang, place/area) - 位置 is a precise spot or slot, 地方 is a general place.
Example sentences
- 请保留我的位置 Qǐng bǎoliú wǒ de wèizhìPlease save my place.
- 给我你的位置。 Gěi wǒ nǐ de wèizhì.Give me your location.
- 我们会给你留个位置。 Wǒmen huì gěi nǐ liúgè wèizhì.We'll save a seat for you.